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Youth Transition Specialist

Youth Transition Specialists are in every region of the state. They are specialized caseworkers who focus on working with youth 14+. Their job is to be part of the team to help you to navigate family and community connections and to gain the knowledge and skills you need as you become an adult.

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Dulcey Laberge

Youth Transition Program Manager
DHHS Central Office, Augusta

207-446-4227
Dulcey.laberge@maine.gov

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Youth Transition Specialist
DHHS Biddeford office
District 1 - So. Maine YLAT

(York County)
207

@maine.gov

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Pamela Goodwin

Youth Transition Specialist
DHHS Portland office
District 2 – So. Maine YLAT

(Cumberland County)
207-557-4247 OR 1-800-482-7520
Pamela.goodwin@Maine.gov

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Ryan Weaver

Youth Transition Specialist
DHHS Lewiston
District 3 – Lewiston YLAT
Lewiston: 207-795-4633 OR 207-740-6790
ryan.weaver@maine.gov

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Paula Lindsey

Youth Transition Specialist
DHHS Augusta office
District 4 - Mid Coast YLAT
207-557-1719 OR 1-800-432-7802
Paula.Lindsey@maine.gov

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Elise Hamblett

Youth Transition Specialist
DHHS Augusta office
District 5 - Central Maine YLAT
207-592-0131

elise.hamblett@maine.gov

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Thomas Smith

Youth Transition Specialist

Thomas Smith

DHHS Bangor, Ellsworth, & Machais office
Districts 6 & 7 - Bangor YLAT

207-561-4232 or 207-899-8517

thomas.smith@maine.gov

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Chad Crandall

Youth Transition Specialist

Chad Crandall
DHHS Houlton & Caribou office
District 8 – Aroostook YLAT

207

chad.crandall@maine.gov

Youth Leadership Advisory Team (YLAT)

YLAT

YLAT is a joint project between Maine’s Youth in Foster Care, The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, and the Muskie School at University of Southern Maine. YLAT is committed to improving the short-term and long-term outcomes for youth who are or have been in foster care.

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YLAT, Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine, PO Box 9300, Portland, ME 04104-9300, phone: 207-780-5861

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