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MaineStay Youth and Family Services
Families are the bedrock of American culture, prosperity, and strength. The Maine Township MaineStay program is designed to promote the growth, stability, happiness and productivity of families in our community by providing a wide range of services specifically tailored to some of the most common challenges facing our society. We know that adolescence can be a difficult time for youngsters and their parents. That's why many of our programs are focused on helping kids channel their energy into activities that will benefit themselves and the community. Adults are sometimes faced with personal circumstances that require the help of trained professionals. MaineStay can provide that help at little or no cost to those Maine Township residents. Please let us know how we can help you, your family, or your community.
Counseling Services
MaineStay provides direct counseling services to individuals and families at a reduced cost using a sliding scale based on ability to pay. Our therapists are trained to help with a wide range of concerns affecting families, couples, adults, and children. Learn more...
Parents Care & Share Support Group
This weekly parents support group meets on Thursday nights from 6:00-7:30 PM. A free pizza dinner is served, and free childcare is provided. Learn more...
"Parenting with Love & Logic" Parent Education Group
This seven-week parent education group meets on Tuesday nights from 6:00-7:30 PM. Through video and discussion parents learn fun and practical ways to parent with more energy and less stress. Learn more...
Adolescent Anger Management Group
This eight-week group helps adolescents recognize what makes them angry and gives them skills to use to handle difficult situations with more success. Learn more...
Youth Mentoring Program
This program pairs youth ages 8-13 with an adult mentor in a structured environment to provide personal attention and a positive influence. Learn more...
Community Education
MaineStay hosts several single-evening seminars throughout the year on topics related to youth and families. This is a great opportunity to stay informed about the latest issues and trends facing families today. Learn more...
Art in the Town
Art in the Town is a free after school creative art program, co-sponsored by the Brickton Art Center, for qualified children ages 8-14. Youth explore various art mediums such as acrylics, clay, collage, and painting. Learn more...
E.A.R.N. (Encourage Adolescent Responsibility Now)
MaineStay believes one of the best ways to foster responsibility and independence among our youth is to provide opportunities to earn money. E.A.R.N. matches youth ages 12-19 with township residents requesting yard care, cleaning, moving, snow removal, painting, computer help, childcare, and shopping. Learn more...
Adventure Maine Township Summer Camp
This camp provides qualified children ages 8-13 with an opportunity to experience a two-week day camp filled with many educational, cultural, and fun-filled outings such as amusement parks, baking classes, professional theater, zoo, miniature golf, fishing, beach party, museums, swimming, and much more. Learn more...
MaineTRAC (Maine Township Restitution for Adolescent Change)
MaineTRAC is a juvenile restitution program for youth ages of 12-17 who have admitted to minor, non-violent offenses. This program aims to reduce juvenile delinquency by keeping first-time offenders out of the juvenile justice system and by requiring those offenders to increase personal responsibility by providing restitution for their offense. Learn more...
Peer Jury
This alternative justice program for juveniles allows first-time offenders to bypass the court system and instead be sentenced to community service by a jury of their peers. Learn more...
K.L.O.W.N. (Kids Learning Other Ways Naturally)
K.L.O.W.N. is an innovative drug and alcohol prevention and education program for children in third grade in Maine Township schools. Since 1990 the K.L.O.W.N. program has been teaching children about the dangers of substance abuse and how to resist peer pressure. Learn more...
Teen Center
The TLC Teen Center is a partnership between Maine Township and the TLC (Total Learning Community) program. The TLC Teen Center is available for all youth in Maine Township in 5th-8th grades and provides many activities including indoor and outdoor sports, basketball league, cooking classes, and field trips. Learn more...
