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Maine Points: My Place Teen Center

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Maine Points: My Place Teen Center

My Place Teen Center (MPTC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit regional organization headquartered in Westbrook and Biddeford, Maine. Our mission is to provide a haven for youth ages 10-18, sustaining them with comfort, meals, resources, and hope. We serve children in Cumberland and York counties​. See the communities we serve.

We are a year-round, free, out-of-school-time program. We provide academic assistance through tutoring, study skills, the Learning Technology Lab, and Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math (STEAM) programs. We offer instruction in character development, leadership development, life skills, job skills, and financial literacy. We focus on healthy, responsible moral development that builds strong character, self-esteem, and academic and leadership skills.

myplaceteencenter.org/

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