Maine Marks Website

Maine Marks is a set of social indicators that reflect the well-being of Maine children, families and communities. It is an initiative of the Governor's Children's Cabinet in partnership with the University of Southern Maine and other organizations.

Maine Marks Introduction	2007 Indicators	Priority Areas
Click here for Maine Marks Introduction	Click here for the 2007 indicators	Early Childhood Youth in Transition ACES/Resiliency

Priority Initiatives

Early Childhood

Task Force on Early Childhood/Childhood Systems
Promote and Support Universal Home Visiting Services
Strengthening Families
Communities for Children & Youth Americorps*VISTA Project

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Trauma-Informed System of Care (THRIVE)
Jurisdictional Team Planning
Communities for Children & Youth: Mentoring for children and youth through college/community partnerships
Asset Building Schools and Communities

Youth in Transition

Re-Entry Program
Maine Youth Opportunities Initiative
Keeping Maine's Children Connected
High Fidelity Wraparound
Maine Youth Suicide Prevention

Indicators by Outcome

Children respected, safe and nurtured in their communities.
Children ready to enter school and schools ready for children.
Children and youth succeeding in school and schools succeeding for children and youth.
Youth succeeding in higher education.
Youth prepared to enter the work force.
Families having opportunities to work and play
Families recognizing the rewards and responsibilities of raising children.
Families living safe and healthy lives.
Communities capable of meeting the needs of children and families in all of their diversity.
Communities creating collaborative partnerships.
Communities promoting and modeling clear standards of behavior.
Communities keeping children and families at the heart of all decisions.

Maine Marks Introduction

2007 Indicators

Priority Areas

Priority Initiatives

Indicators by Outcome