UCP of Maine

01/06/2026

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Ruth Shook, co-founder and first Executive Director of UCP of Maine.

Ruth laid the foundation for what UCP of Maine is today. For more than fifty years, she remained closely connected to the organization through her leadership, guidance, and unwavering commitment to inclusion and opportunity for people with disabilities.

Her vision and determination shaped UCP’s mission and strengthened the programs and supports that continue to improve the quality of life for individuals and families across Maine.

We are profoundly grateful for her legacy.

👉 To learn more about Ruth’s life and impact, please read her full obituary here: https://www.brookingssmith.com/obituaries/ruth-shook

Our thoughts are with her family and all those whose lives she touched.

01/03/2026

Attention Shared Living Providers

We are offering a new and improved Daily Rate of $125

Contact us to learn more at sharedliving@ucpofmaine.org -or- 207-941-2952 x247

01/01/2026

🎊 Happy New Year from everyone at UCP of Maine!

Wishing our community joy, health, and many new and exciting possibilities in the year ahead.

12/30/2025

Save the Date! 📅 June 25
Children in the Digital Age: Are We Technically Better?

🎤 Keynote: Meagan Mitchell, DSW, MSW, MEd, LICSW, RPT
with Maine Child Welfare Education.

12/29/2025

UCP of Maine offices will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Monday, December 29th.

12/24/2025

UCP of Maine offices will be closed today due to weather. Our offices will reopen on Friday, December 26.

12/18/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our Holiday Door Decorating Contest winners!

We loved seeing all the festive doors across our offices. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped spread some holiday cheer! 🎄✨

12/15/2025

Staff attended the MACSP 2025 Annual Awards Luncheon to honor and celebrate our very own Direct Support Professional award winner, Sage Roling. Sage was recognized for her kindness and deep respect for her students and all of the ways she goes above and beyond in her role as Ed Tech III in the K-4 program and Preschool Support Teacher in our Preschool program. Congratulations Sage, we are so proud of you and appreciate the way you care for your students!

12/05/2025

12/04/2025

Staying healthy can be difficult this time of year, so we are especially thankful for a partner like 5210 Let's Go! This program helps the students in our Bridges program learn about healthy eating habits and how to stay active.

12/02/2025

We have five children served by our organization who are still looking for a Christmas sponsor. Will you help us make a child's Christmas morning magical?
https://www.christmasisforkids.org/children-search?keywords=&min_age=0&max_age=216&sex=&has_siblings=&city=&agency=15&sort_by=