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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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Angela DeLong

Youth Transition Specialist
DHHS Houlton & Caribou office
District 8 – Aroostook YLAT
207-532-5105 OR 1-800-432-7338
Angela.delong@Maine.gov

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Colton Almodovar

Youth Transition Specialist
DHHS Bangor & Machais office
Districts 6 & 7 - Bangor YLAT
207-951-3721 OR 207-561-4100
Colton.Almodovar@maine.gov

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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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Elise Hamblett

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

elise.hamblett@maine.gov

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Mariah Knight

Youth Transition Specialist
DHHS Biddeford office
District 1 - York YLAT
207-391-0345

mariah.knight@maine.gov

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Pamela Goodwin

Youth Transition Specialist
DHHS Portland office
District 2 – Cumberland YLAT
207-557-4247 OR 1-800-482-7520
Pamela.goodwin@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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Ryan Weaver

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

YOUTH COMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT (YCE)

MAINE YOUTH TRANSITION COLLABORATIVE (MYTC)

YOUTH LEADERSHIP

ADVISORY TEAM (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.

YLAT, Catherine Cutler Institute; University of Southern Maine, PO Box 9300, Portland, ME 04104-9300, phone: 207-780-5861

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