We invite you to join us for our April Transition Power Hours, featuring two informative sessions focused on benefits counseling and healthcare transition for youth and families.
April 14, 2026 – MaineHealth | Benefits Counseling
Join Community Work Incentive Coordinator (CWIC) Paul Connair to learn more about to support students and families with benefits counseling. CWICs help Maine people understand how working affects their Social Security disability and other public benefits. This service is provided at no cost to Maine residents 14 or older who receive Social Security disability benefits, are considering or currently working, and have questions about how working impacts benefits. This service provided by Maine CWICs is made possible through funding from the Maine Department of Labor’s Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, the Maine Department of Education and the Social Security Administration.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://mainestate.zoom.us/meeting/register/S1MeQ-5ZQAifdrl0c12dWw
April 28, 2026 – Maine Parent Federation
Join Allison Wiest and Dylan Campbell from Maine Parent Federation to talk about Healthcare Transition Best Practices.
The transition from pediatric to adult healthcare is an important milestone for all young people. For youth and young adults with special healthcare needs, this shift also brings changes in how care is delivered, decisions are made, and responsibilities are shared. Planning ahead is key to supporting positive health outcomes, building independence, and ensuring continuity of care.
This training will help youth, families, and caregivers understand the healthcare transition process, including individual healthcare rights, what to expect when moving to an adult-centered model, and strategies for gradually shifting responsibility to the young person. Participants will leave with practical tools and knowledge to support a successful and confident transition into adult healthcare.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://mainestate.zoom.us/meeting/register/4XSybAK1QkGFdqjrePAo6A