UNITED WAY OF MID COAST MAINE
  • Home
  • GIVE
    • $100K Campaign
    • Campaign
    • Loaned Executives
    • Local Business
    • Make a Pledge Payment
    • Tocqueville Society
  • Get Involved
    • Advocate
    • Volunteer >
      • VOLUNTEER ME
    • New Partners
  • Get Help
    • 211Maine
    • FreeWill
    • Midcoast CA$H
    • Resources
  • About Us
    • Our Work
    • Reports
    • Board of Directors
    • Careers
    • News & Events
    • FAQs
    • Accountability
    • Contact

Why Invest in Early Childhood?

United Way's focus is on the building blocks of life - Education, Financial Stability, and Health - that's why we're committed to giving our Mid Coast children the best possible start in life. These Early Childhood strategies are aimed at prevention so that today's babies will grow into a healthy future full of positive opportunities.

It takes an entire community to make a difference. We all have a stake in making sure today's children get off to the best possible start. Join us.
Picture

Our Strategies:

Picture
Giving babies the best start in life through parent support & home visiting programs. Building a more cohesive “system” for parenting supports, especially with access to home visiting services, with the support of the John T. Gorman Foundation, The Betterment Fund, Jane's Trust, local hospitals, and individual donors. ​See the research & read more about the Best Start Initiative.
Picture
One of our Success By 6 goals is "Children are read to from birth."  Reading, singing, and telling stories to children early helps the brain synapses connect, helping build the foundations for future reading and success in school.

Get involved with the yearly Community Read Aloud in celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday (on or around March 2nd)
Picture
Diaper need is defined as the lack of a sufficient supply of diapers to remain clean, dry, and healthy. It can have multiple negative effects on baby and parent. And it exists here in Mid Coast Maine. The Diaper Project is raising awareness and funds to reduce diaper need. Read on for more information about diapers and how you can get involved.
Picture
Encouraging all parents to be brain builders with free activities for everyday moments. ​United Way volunteers took on the task of finding quality and cost effective resources for local parents. They trust the research behind Vroom and highly recommend it to all who interact with babies and young children. More about Vroom.
Picture
Babies and children are natural learners; this program encourages caretakers to see everyday activities as learning experiences. Get Born Learning resources. With the help of local organizations and volunteers, United Way installed Born Learning Trails in 4 locations in the community for all to use.
Picture
One of the goals identified by the Success by 6 council is access to high-quality child care for all children in the Mid Coast area. United Way funds scholarships and support for the following early education organizations: Family Focus, Coastal Kids, Bath Area Family Y, CLCYMCA, and Early Head Start. 

Because our kids and our community's future are worth it.

Location
​​34 Wing Farm Parkway, #201
Bath, ME 04530

​United Way of Mid Coast Maine serves people in Sagadahoc and Lincoln Counties, Brunswick and Harpswell.
Contact Us
​​Tel: 207-443-9752
Fax: 207-443-9794
Email: info@uwmcm.org
Sign up for our monthly e-news here
Get Help
211 Maine is available 24/7/365
Free & Confidential Referral Service
Call 211
Email info@211maine.org
Text your zip code to 898-211
Picture

Picture

​Copyright 2023 United Way of Mid Coast Maine
  • Home
  • GIVE
    • $100K Campaign
    • Campaign
    • Loaned Executives
    • Local Business
    • Make a Pledge Payment
    • Tocqueville Society
  • Get Involved
    • Advocate
    • Volunteer >
      • VOLUNTEER ME
    • New Partners
  • Get Help
    • 211Maine
    • FreeWill
    • Midcoast CA$H
    • Resources
  • About Us
    • Our Work
    • Reports
    • Board of Directors
    • Careers
    • News & Events
    • FAQs
    • Accountability
    • Contact