Updates and Resources from the Alfond Scholarship Foundation!

We're celebrating HALF A BILLION!

We have reached a major milestone! The 160,000+ Alfond Grant recipients now have over HALF A BILLION DOLLARS saved for their future! Thanks to the $500 Alfond Grant, family contributions, matching grants from the Finance Authority of Maine, and market growth, the future for Maine's kids looks brighter than ever.

The My Alfond Grant program is not just about enhancing access to higher education—it’s also strengthening Maine’s workforce and economy, aligning with Harold Alfond's vision of community investment and family involvement in education savings.

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Celebrating Our Labor & Delivery Champions!

In June, the ASF team hit the road, delivering nearly 1,000 whoopie pies to Labor & Delivery nurses and staff across Maine. From Biddeford to Fort Kent, and Norway to Mount Desert Island, we covered over 1,400 miles, visiting 31 hospitals.

This was our heartfelt way of saying thank you for sharing the $500 Alfond Grant information with families at such an important moment—the very start of their child’s life. Often, this is the first time families hear about the grant, giving them hope and inspiration for their child's future 🌞.

We couldn’t do it without you—thank you for all that you do! ❤️

New Posters Available!

Attention healthcare professionals! ASF has designed a new eye-catching poster to help connect with new parents while they’re in the hospital or at one of their many follow-up appointments—ensuring they have all the information they need about their child's $500 Alfond Grant, even if contact cards get lost in the shuffle. The poster is perfect for displaying in hospital rooms, women's health clinics, pediatric offices, and family practices! Request your free posters today and make sure vital info reaches families. Email us at info@myalfondgrant.org to get in touch!

A New Resource for Maine Families

The Maine Child Welfare Action Network (MCWAN) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) r ec en t ly ann o u n ced Be There for ME, a new campaign for parents and caregivers in Maine and the people who support them. The campaign aims to reduce the stigma of asking for help and provides a judgement-free place for parents and caregivers to start to find support.

Parenting can be a joy, and it can also be hard. Everyone needs help sometimes and support is out there. Learn more and start to find support at: h t t ps://BeThe re forME.org.

Print & Play: Native Trees I.D. Chart

Maine’s forests are home to beautiful evergreen trees, but can you tell which conifers they are? Our Conifer I.D. Chart is a fun, interactive way for kids and families to explore and learn about the trees in their own backyard.

This simple activity encourages curiosity about nature and is perfect for sparking conversations about Maine’s environment. It’s an excellent resource to share with families in your healthcare office—whether to take home or enjoy while waiting. Help inspire a deeper connection to the great outdoors!

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