Local Parenting Resources

Click on any county for information about local activities and the contact information for the Prevention Council where you live.

Or select one of the filters below to see what's happening around the state.

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Parenting Education
Find a class developed with your child's age in mind:

Prenatal-5 Years

5-12 Years

13-18 Years

Find a class geared toward:

	Fathers
	Co-Parenting/Blended Families
	Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorder
	Families with Children with Special Needs or Health Challenges

Additional Activities

	Playgroups & Parenting Groups
	Events
	Professional Training
	Front Porch Project

Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)

Start Date: 9/5/2023 End Date: 12/5/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, November 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Audience: Male parents/caregivers of children

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Additional Information: To register, email parentworkshops@community-concepts.org or call (207) 402-1621

Contact: Melissa Wakefield Phone: 1207-595-8124

Website: www.ccimaine.org

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 10/24/2023 End Date: 12/19/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 5:00pm

Audience: Fathers and others who serve a father-type role to children in their lives

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Additional Information: Registration is required and will be accepted until 10/31/2023.

Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 12/5/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 5:00 pm

Audience: Hancock County Public and members of Inspire

In Person or Virtual: Hybrid

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJjpLX_xg9GiCQjV2wehkWYCGgHCJ2xIVxvA4DNHJkr6zLNg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Additional Information: This program is for any male parenting a child. The series focuses on the value of male role models in a child's life. We explore topics including the roots of fathering, nurturing children and self, positive discipline methods, managing emotions, resolving conflict, teamwork with a partner, balancing work and fathering, and more.

Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 12/6/2023 End Date: 2/7/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday

Time: 5:00-6:00pm

Audience: Fathers/male caregivers of children any age.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W5I17vV2z6mIthSH0AMDANZJvc9InIP9epYwFYLVQX4/edit

Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481