Child Abuse & Neglect

This is a sample Maine Child Protection Petition for a Maine Three Party Child Protection action.

This is a sample Affidavit of Friend for a Maine Three Party Child Protection action.

This is a sample Acknowledgment of Receipt of a Child Protection Petition for a Maine Three Party Child Protection action.

You can file a Three-Person Petition (also called a Three-Party Petition) in District Court. Under the Maine Child Protection laws, three or more people can file a Child Protection petition, asking…

This guide is the first in a series about what happens when DHHS gets involved with families.

How do I know if my child’s sexual behavior is normal or a sign of abuse?  As a caregiver, you may be worried about a child if they start displaying sexualized behaviors.

This is the second part of our guide to Child Protection proceedings in Maine.