Founded in 1899, The Maine Childrens Home is a multifaceted organization that provides a teen-parent school program for pregnant and parenting teens. It operates The Childrens Place, which is an early child care and educational facility. The organization also operates outpatient mental health counseling centers. The Maine Childrens Home offers community education, adoption, Christmas and summer camp scholarship programs. It organizes birthday, wedding and themed parties, as well as cookouts, picnics, and wine- and cheese-tasting events. The organization also provides volunteer opportunities that include clerical assistance, special event organization, bulk mailings and internships. The Maine Childrens Home is located in Waterville, Maine.