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Franklin County Children's Task Force

Address:  113 Church St.
Farmington, ME 04938
Phone:  (207) 778-6960 voice
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-429-6960
Fax:  (207) 779-1029
E-mail:  fcctf@fcctf.org
Website: Website
Contact:  Renee Blanchet
 
Clients:  Residents in Franklin County and Livermore Falls area.
Services:  The Franklin County Children's Task Force (FCCTF) is a non-profit organization committed to the prevention of child abuse and neglect through promotion of healthy child, family and community development. FCCTF offers the following programs to families in Franklin County and Livermore Falls.

Bullying/Teasing Prevention Program: Staff work with local district elementary and middle schools helping facilitate a nonviolent learning atmosphere.

Contact us at 778-6960 or 1-888-429-6960 for more information or to sign up.

Growing Healthy Families: A partnership with Franklin Community Health Network designed especially to support first-time parents of children from birth to age five.

Parent Talk Line: 778-6960 locally or toll free 1-888-429-6960, parents are encouraged to call.

Parent Resource Library: Parenting information in the form of books, videos, pamphlets, and other written material for parents and professionals.

Kids First Program:
Kids First is a four-hour workshop designed for parents (only) to help address concerns and promote reduction of the negative effects of divorce. Participants are encouraged to attend the program as early in the separation or divorce process as possible.
Special Events: Children's festival, Father/Daughter Dance, Make Tracks for Kids fundraiser.
Fees: Most programs no charge.
Parent Education Classes: No fee, Registration required.
Kids First Program: $60 per person, Registration required.
Volunteer Opportunities: Office assistance, staffing informational booths at community events, helping with the Walk-A-Thon, the Children's Festival, yard sale, and other fundraising, newsletter editing, clothing exchange organization.
Required training: Communication skills.
Time requirements: Variable.
Coordinator: Janice Crandall (207) 778-6960.
Hours:  Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed on Fridays

Healthy Community Coalition

Founded in 1989, Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) is an affiliate of the Franklin Community Health Network with a mission of promoting health and well-being in Franklin County and neighboring towns, including Livermore Falls.

The Franklin Resource Network

The mission of the Franklin Resource Network is to maximize resources in our community, enabling elders, people with disabilities, caregivers, and all residents to easily find information about, and gain access to, services and opportunities to contribute their gifts and talents.

This project is funded, in part, by an Aging and Disability Resource Center grant from the federal Administration on Aging and Center for Medicare and Medicaid services.