Maine Legislators Are Finally Saying Publicly What Many Families Have Been Saying for Years About DHHS
In a recent public newsletter, Maine State Senator Jeff Timberlake openly challenged DHHS transparency and legislative oversight limitations surrounding child welfare investigations. His remarks echo concerns many Maine families have raised for years about secrecy, accountability, and the growing crisis within the state’s child welfare system.
Maine’s New Child Advocate Signals a Shift in DHHS Oversight — Now Comes the Real Test
Maine lawmakers have approved a new Child Advocate role aimed at strengthening oversight of DHHS and protecting vulnerable children. But as families who have experienced systemic failures know, real change depends on more than legislation—it depends on leadership, integrity, and a commitment to accountability.
Families, Advocates, and Gubernatorial Candidate to Convene in Maine for Child Welfare and Family Court Reform
Families, advocates, and 2026 gubernatorial candidate Derek Levasseur will gather in Trenton on April 18 for a public event focused on DHHS oversight, family court reform, and accountability in systems affecting Maine children and families.
When Justification Doesn’t Match the Record — A Father’s Case Raises Questions About Maine DHHS
A Maine father’s case raises urgent questions about DHHS accountability after two no-trespass orders were issued based on alleged social media threats—claims that may not align with the full record, including police findings and documented evidence.