~ A completed project ~

MATP is a four year project to develop a statewide collaborative program that will enhance the transition of adolescents with special health care needs from high school to work and/or higher education. The program is designed to be accessible to all types of human diversity. The project includes extensive adolescent input in identifying service needs in all aspects of social, financial, educational, work and physical life.

Funding Sources:

• State of Maine Department of Human Services (http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/)
• State of Maine Bureau of Health (http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/boh/index.htm)
• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (http://www.dhhs.gov/)
• Maternal and Child Health Bureau (Health Resources and Services Administration (http://www.hrsa.gov/)
• Healthy Ready To Work (http://www.mchbhrtw.org/)

Staff:

• Toni Wall, Project Director, Maine Department of Human Services, Bureau of Health
• Debbie Gilmer, Co-Director
• Liz DePoy, Co-Director
• Janet May, Project Coordinator, Research Associate/Transition & Adult Services
• Heather MacDuffie, Research Associate
• Bonnie Robinson, Research Associate/Transition & Adult Services
• Elijah Steward, Student Project Assistant

MATP Information:

• Summary, outcomes, products and impact.

Activities & Resources:

• Service Tapestry Database - regional information to assist with transition planning for youth with special health care needs or disabilities
• YouthSpeak Photo Album - photos and descriptions of various youth activities sponsored by MATP
• Raising Our Voices: Youth Leadership Initiative - Photos and information from student leadership workshops

Links:

• Adolescent & Transition links
• Maine Works for Youth! - Here you will find the ongoing work that began with MATP

Supported in part by project MCJ-23HRW1 from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (Title V, Social Security Act), Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services.

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