Connections for Kids

Connections for Kids is a fully licensed mental health agency serving children and families in South Portland, Maine. Founded in 1996 by a former foster parent, the organization originally provided short-term residential placements for children in the custody of the Department of Health and Human Services, with a focus on keeping sibling groups together. It has since expanded from a single residential program to a comprehensive mental health and educational agency providing a continuum of care. Services include school-based and residential programs, community-based services, special purpose private schools, day treatment, trauma and attachment services, targeted case management, outpatient services, and rehabilitative community support services. The agency serves children, youth, families, and adults, emphasizing the development of helpful relationships, client strengths, and evidence-based treatment and education. Core values include safety, respect, privacy, and commitment to an excellent future.