Early Intervention and Educational Services
Resource Guide for Maine Families, Schools, and Communities-Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: This new 15-page resource provides family-friendly descriptions of behavioral health services, information on how to access them, and outlines how to navigate the various supports in Maine.
Maine Child Development Services (CDS)/Maine Department of Education: CDS provides services for families/caregivers who have young children (birth through 5 years) suspected of having, or diagnosed with special needs. Regional CDS sites provide screenings and evaluations, case management and direct instruction to families, and arrange for early intervention, special education, and related services to qualifying children. See CDS listings to find an office serving your area.
Phone: 207.624.6600
Office of Special Services/Maine Department of Education: The Office of Special Services provides oversight and support for the delivery of all special education
services in Maine under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including Part C (birth-to-3 years) and Part B (age 3-to-20 years).
Phone: 207.624.6600
PreK-12 Resources for Educators and Families: New website developed by the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development to help address the demand for reliable resources related to remote learning and other issues related to the educating and supporting students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Offers links to research-supported information including social-emotional learning, trauma-informed teaching, special education, literacy, STEM education and more.
Maine Association for Community Service Providers (MACSP): MACSP is an association of organizations that provide support and services to children and adults with developmental and other cognitive disabilities. Organizations work with Maine state bureaus, offices and departments to provide quality services to Maine people. Member directory listings for service providers throughout Maine. Contact MACSP for assistance finding local service providers.
Phone: 207.623.5005
Maine Child Development Services (CDS) sites
To determine the CDS site serving your city/town, click here : or call 877.770.8883
| CDS State IEU 111 Sewell St., 146 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 Phone: 207.624.6660; Fax: 207.624.6784 |
CDS Reach 50 Depot Road, Falmouth, ME 04105 Phone: 207.781.8881; Fax: 207.781.8855 |
| CDS Aroostook 985 Skyway Drive, Presque Isle, ME 04769 Phone: 207.764.4490; Fax: 207.769.2275 |
CDS Downeast 247 Main St., Machias, ME 04654 Phone: 207.255.4892; Fax: 207.255.6457 |
| CDS First Step 5 Gendron Drive, Suite 1, Lewiston, ME 04240 Phone: 207.795.4022; Fax: 207.795.4082 |
CDS Midcoast 91 Camden St., Suite 108, Rockland, ME 04841 Phone: 207.594.5933; Fax: 207.594.1925 |
| CDS Opportunities 16 Madison Ave., Oxford, ME 04270 Phone: 207.743.9701; Fax: 207.743.7063 |
CDS Two Rivers 250 State St., Brewer, ME 04412 Phone: 207.947.8493; Fax: 207.990.4819 |
| CDS PEDS 163 Silver St., Waterville, ME 04901 Phone: 207.877.2498; Fax: 207.877.7459 |
CDS York 39 Limerick Road, Arundel, ME 04046 Phone: 207.985.7861; Fax: 207.985.6703 |