Who are the Youth Transition Workers?

Who are the Youth Transition Workers?

Transitioning to adulthood is a big deal, whether you’re in state custody, or not.

Family, foster/adoptive parents, counselors, teachers, adult friends, and caseworkers are some of the people who can help you. In addition to all of these people, there are Youth Transition Workers for every region of the state. Their job is to be part of the team to help you navigate family and community connections and to gain the knowledge and skills you need as an adult. Youth Transition Workers can help you to identify and meet your goals in areas such as family connections, housing, employment, relationships, school, health, money, getting to and paying for college, and making good decisions. Your Youth Transition Worker is an additional support person and member of your family team.

Dulcey Laberge

Youth Transition Specialist

DHHS Central Office, Augusta

207-624-7928

Dulcey.laberge@maine.gov

David Girard

Youth Transition Worker

DHHS Biddeford/Sanford

District 1 – Southern Maine YLAT

207-286-2499 OR 1-800-322-1919

David.girard@Maine.gov

Pamela Goodwin