Families First Community Center

05/28/2026

Grant recipients include four Habitat for Humanity offices, to support home repairs and help cover construction costs for the Compass Point neighborhood project in Rockland.

05/26/2026

We are so grateful to have the opportunity to be one of the presenters at this event, and even more grateful for their ongoing support and what these people do for our community and for FFCC! Mid-Coast Board of REALTORS

05/25/2026

My sister and I received devastating news tonight. Our father … Brittany Lydick needs your support for Help Bring Robert Bouthot’s Ashes Home To His Children

05/20/2026

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Did you catch us talking about the Volunteer Downtown Clean Up happening this Saturday? If not, now’s your sign to start tuning in 😎

Meet us at 10AM at Franklin Street Parklet as we help freshen up downtown, connect with neighbors, and get ready for a busy season ahead. Many hands make light work, and every little bit helps 🌱

More Info: www.heartofellsworth.org/calendar/2026/5/16/spring-volunteer-downtown-cleanup

05/13/2026

What a beautiful partnership 💛💜

Families First Community Center is incredibly grateful for our partnership with Finding Our Voices, the grassroots, statewide nonprofit who awarded FFCC $20,000 specifically designated to support women escaping domestic abuse.

While FFCC serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness regardless of s*x, this grant is reserved specifically for women and their children who are experiencing housing instability or homelessness as a direct result of intimate partner abuse.

Some of the Get Out/Stay Out funding has already been utilized, but much of it remains available to continue helping women in our community access critical support, advocacy, emergency assistance, and stabilization services.

We are deeply thankful to Patrisha McLean and Finding Our Voices for believing in our mission and standing beside survivors across Maine.

Together, we are creating safer futures for women and families. 💛

05/13/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring! Join the FFCC Team 💙

Position: Home Health Coordinator / Life Plan Specialist

Families First Community Center (FFCC) is growing, and we’re looking for the right person to join our team as we continue expanding services, including Behavioral Health Home (BHH).

This is a high-impact, independent role working directly with individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability throughout Hancock County, primarily the Ellsworth area.

✨ Responsibilities Include:
• Managing and building a full caseload of approximately 25–30 clients independently and confidently
• Providing Section 13 (Targeted Case Management for individuals experiencing homelessness) and Section 92 (Behavioral Health Home) services
• Coordinating care, referrals, advocacy, and system navigation
• Completing prior authorizations and maintaining MaineCare compliance
• Submitting accurate billable units through Atrezzo
• Developing and updating individualized Life Plans
• Conducting outreach in real community settings including shelters, camps, vehicles, and other locations
• Building strong relationships with community partners
• Assisting clients with transportation, appointments, and practical needs
• Maintaining high-quality documentation and professionalism
• Collaborating with and informally supporting team members

💡 Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree REQUIRED (applications without a bachelor’s degree will not be considered)
• Comfortable working with vulnerable populations, including individuals and families experiencing homelessness
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Reliable, consistent, and responsive, especially with email communication
• Proficient in Google Workspace and electronic systems
• Valid Maine driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong and consistent work history required (frequent job changes will not be considered)

🏡 Work Environment:
This position includes a combination of office-based work and community outreach, with regular travel throughout our service area.

💙 Why FFCC?
We are a small, mission-driven team doing meaningful work every single day. We truly operate like a family—supportive, collaborative, and deeply committed to helping families build self-sufficiency and long-term stability.

📩 Interested?
Call us so we can talk, or apply and help us break the cycle of homelessness for families in our community.

📞 Shaina Fraser: 207-271-1637

05/13/2026

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has stepped up as a $1,000 sponsor!

05/13/2026

Thank you Wireless Zone, Verizon Authorized Retailer for our $5,000 grant!

The support for our Helping Hours Outreach Program will have a direct and meaningful impact on some of the most vulnerable individuals and families in Hancock and Washington Counties. These funds will allow Families First Community Center to continue providing immediate, flexible assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness, housing instability, poverty, and crisis situations—many of whom have nowhere else to turn.

Throughout 2026, Helping Hours funding is expected to directly benefit approximately 300–350 individuals, including families with children, single parents, and individuals facing severe economic hardship. These are members of our own community: local workers, neighbors, parents, and friends who are struggling to meet basic needs such as housing, food, transportation, hygiene items, and emergency support.

The impact of this funding goes far beyond meeting immediate needs. By helping stabilize individuals and families during times of crisis, these funds also create opportunities for long-term change. Through case management, life planning, referrals, advocacy, and goal-setting support, FFCC works alongside participants to help them move toward greater stability and self-sufficiency.

Helping Hours funding provides critical flexibility to respond quickly when urgent situations arise, helping prevent homelessness whenever possible and ensuring that families remain safe and supported. We are deeply grateful for this partnership and for Helping Hours’ commitment to strengthening rural Maine communities.

05/11/2026

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible moms in our FFCC community. 💐

Today, we celebrate your strength, resilience, love, and determination. Many of the mothers in our program have overcome tremendous obstacles while continuing to show up for their children every single day with courage and grace. That is something truly worth honoring.

We see the hard work behind the scenes — the sleepless nights, the sacrifices, the healing, the growth, the advocacy, the perseverance, and the unconditional love you give your families. Your journeys are powerful, and your children are lucky to have such strong mothers leading the way.

At FFCC, we are proud to walk alongside you as you build stability, independence, and brighter futures for your families. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey.

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers — especially those who continue to rise, rebuild, and never give up. You are appreciated more than words can say. ❤️