The Maine Department of Education can help provide you with information about nutrition, pregnancy, insurance and other programs for children and pregnant woman living in Maine. Below is the the address, phone number, and website link to help you contact the Maine Department of Education.

Education Departments in Maine

Maine Department of Education
Burton M. Cross State Office Building
111 Sewall Street
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0023
Phone: (207) 624-6600
Fax: (207) 624-6601
TTY: (207) 624-6800

Programs include the Child and Adult Care Food Program and National School Lunch Program as well as the National School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the Emergency Food Assistance Program. To find more about these programs click on the link Nutrition Assistance Programs. For the specific programs in Maine call the contact number above or contact the Maine Department of Education, the Maine Department of Health or the Maine child welfare agency, all listed in the "Additional Areas of Interest" section below.

Education Departments in Other States

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Additional Areas of Interest

Maine child nutrition programs include free and low-cost food, nutrition information, and preschool and school nutrition programs.

Maine Food Banks distribute free food to those in need.

Maine Food Stamp Program helps persons with low-incomes to obtain food.

Maine WIC provides free food, nutrition counseling, and referrals at no charge.

Maine Department of Health can provide nutrition information and help as well as help with pregnancy and post-pregnancy concerns.

Maine child welfare agency can help with pregnancy, parenting, and foster care.

Maine Medicaid can help you with answers about free services offered to you and your child.

Government Assistance Programs

As part of our commitment to assist you and other pregnant women and birth mothers free of charge regardless of whether you place a child for adoption or intend on raising your child yourself we have created a huge database of information we feel you will find helpful. Please click the following link to see our list of government assistance programs.