Welcome to the Oversight & Public Engagement Network
Welcome, everyone — and thank you for being here.
This space, the Oversight & Public Engagement Network (O.P.E.N. Maine), was created to bring together families, survivors, advocates, and community members who believe in transparency, accountability, and truth within Maine’s child welfare and public service systems.
This is a community where:
🔹 Voices are heard🔹 Experiences matter🔹 Patterns are identified🔹 Stories are protected, not silenced🔹 Advocacy is supported🔹 Reform becomes possible through collective strength
Whether you’re here to share your own experience, learn from others, participate in public oversight, or simply stay informed, you are welcome. Your presence strengthens this movement.
This network is built on safety, respect, and empowerment.Please take a moment to review the group rules — they exist to protect both you and everyone here.
As we grow, this space will become a critical hub for:
community engagement
public oversight
testimony and lived experience
pattern tracking
advocacy updates
educational resources
and the collective pursuit of truth and accountability
Thank you for being part of this.Together, we are O.P.E.N. — and together, we will bring the truth into the light.
— Ryan Taylor George Michaels
O.P.E.N. Maine | Together We Grow
