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PublishedAugust 22, 2022
Grant applications available for construction, expansion of child care centers
DHHS announces the next phase of grant-making for costs associated with new construction of child care centers and expansion of existing child care providers.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2021
Curry: Casey report on DHHS child services is good start
Casey Family Programs recently issued a report outlining recommendations for the Department of Health and Human Services following the deaths of five Maine children in June. State Sen. Chip Curry, D-Waldo, said more transparency outside department is required, as well as a review of the department's culture.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2021
After rocky rollout of school vaccination dashboard, rates among teachers, staff begin to rise
A state survey of teacher vaccination rates across the state seeks to encourage school staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Superintendents of Waldo County school districts have some complaints about how the dashboard was introduced, but a new rule from the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration will make arguments regarding vaccination moot, requiring staff in districts with more than 100 employees to get the shots.
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PublishedJune 25, 2021
State brings in outside agency to help DHHS investigate deaths of four children in past month
With Maine’s child welfare system under scrutiny again, DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew says the decision to engage Casey Family Programs is a ‘call to action.’
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