There are several initiatives underway in Maine related to developing a data base on services to children and families. To improve policies and programs through the review of specific case examples. Recognizing the importance of paying attention to these case examples, the Children's Cabinet schedules time to meet to review cases and to discuss both solutions to the specific case and the implications for policy or systems change. This goal further reinforces the belief that individual children and individual families are at the heart of our efforts. The Children's Cabinet is dedicated to moving Maine towards better ways to address the needs of Maine's children and families.
Problems reach crisis stage before action is taken.
Prevention and early intervention solve emerging problems well before they reach the crises stage. Thousands of family problems receive minimal or no response either by the State or private system because of a lack of resources. A child or family receives help the first time it is requested. Community and State agencies act independently of each other. Community and State agencies work collaboratively to find solutions for at-risk kids.