Footprints Collaborative provides home- and school-based Section 28 Rehabilitative and Community Support (RCS) services, including RCS Adaptive services. These services focus on developing communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, independence, and adaptive skills for children with developmental challenges, especially those with autism spectrum disorder.
Families are treated as partners in decision-making. The organization offers parent coaching, caregiver training, and resource navigation to empower families with strategies they can use daily. Communication is transparent, with families involved in goal setting, progress evaluation, and intervention planning.
Footprints Collaborative combines ABA principles with neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and assent-informed practices. Their model emphasizes collaboration, consent, and respect for each child's individuality rather than rigid compliance or punitive methods.
The organization is led by Elijah Soll, MS, BCBA, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with extensive experience in early intervention, education, residential treatment, and interdisciplinary behavioral health services in Maine.
They provide school-based RCS and RCS Adaptive services, including IEP team facilitation, teacher training, classroom integration support, and adaptive consultation to help schools create inclusive, supportive environments for neurodivergent students.
Families or referral partners can contact Footprints Collaborative by phone or email to schedule an initial consultation. The team will guide them through eligibility, documentation, and service planning within MaineCare-funded systems.
Currently, Footprints Collaborative operates primarily in Central Maine with plans to expand statewide in Maine.
The organization follows BACB standards and integrates trauma-informed and assent-informed practices into all services. This approach prioritizes psychological safety, dignity, and respect for each child's voice and preferences.
They offer Organizational Behavior Management (OBM)-informed consultation to improve workflows, staff support, and behavior management systems. This includes training, policy development, and collaboration to enhance inclusive practices.
Families can expect individualized, evidence-based supports that improve daily functioning, increase confidence, reduce stress, and promote long-term independence for their child. The services emphasize collaboration and respect for family values and culture.
The organization offers peer group facilitation, social interaction coaching, emotional regulation strategies, and peer relationship building activities designed to help children develop meaningful friendships and effective communication skills.
Yes, Footprints Collaborative specializes in MaineCare-funded Rehabilitative and Community Support (RCS) services, including Section 28 and Section 28 Adaptive programs, helping families navigate eligibility and documentation requirements.
BCBAs provide expert behavioral assessment, intervention planning, supervision, and consultation to ensure services are evidence-based, ethical, and aligned with each child's unique needs.
The organization practices cultural humility by recognizing and respecting diverse family backgrounds and incorporating their goals, routines, and values into service planning and delivery.
Progress timelines vary depending on each child's needs and goals. Services include regular progress evaluations and goal adjustments to ensure continuous development and meaningful outcomes.
Yes, they provide transition planning services to prepare children and families for educational transitions, ensuring smooth changes and continued support.
The organization invests in staff training, supervision, and operational quality, fostering a supportive work environment that enhances service consistency and quality.
Yes, home-based services include skill development, daily routine support, and home environment adaptation to promote learning and independence within familiar settings.
RCS services provide rehabilitative and community support following Section 28 guidelines, while RCS Adaptive services offer additional flexibility and customization to better meet individual child needs.