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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Kids Free to Grow (Cumberland)
Start Date: 3/24/2025 End Date: 6/30/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 10 am - 11 am
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://Parent registration form - Google Forms
Contact: Sandra Jose Phone: 207-956-3750
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 4/1/2025 End Date: 6/30/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday. Class is rolling admission, you can start on any Wednesday and once you complete 8 classes, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Time: 10-11am
Audience: Parents/caregivers of children.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1grgB7vQgrQVz3gMRSs9Cea_r-jCaeqNgAoTp8LYxPwA/edit
Additional Information: This parenting opportunity is designed to give parents tips and tricks to help navigate through the different challenges of parenting. Topics include: Nurturing Parenting, Brain Development, Communicating with Respect, Building Self Worth, Understanding Feelings, Family Morals and Values, Praising Children, Positive Discipline, and Dealing with Stress. This class is being held on Zoom.
Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Nurturing Parenting: Fathers
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 4/2/2025 End Date: 6/25/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Audience: Fathers of children of all ages
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform
Additional Information: Class is ongoing, join the next Wednesday you are able.
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 4/3/2025 End Date: 6/26/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 5:001pm-6:00pm
Audience: Parents and Caregivers of all age children
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform
Additional Information: Enrollment is ongoing, you may start class on any Thursday you are available
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force (Franklin)
Start Date: 5/1/2025 End Date: 7/31/2025
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Town: Farmington
Audience: Parents of Children 0-17
In Person or Virtual: Hybrid
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://Please reach out to Emily at (207)778-6960 for more details and to schedule an intake
Contact: Rileigh Blanchet Phone: 207-778-6960
Website: http://www.fcctf.org
Active Parenting- Active Parenting 4th Edition (ages 5-12)
Council: Aroostook Council for Healthy Families (Aroostook)
Start Date: 5/6/2025 End Date: 6/11/2025
Day(s) of the Week:
Time: Tuesdays at 10am or Wednesdays at 5pm
Audience: Caregivers with children ages 5-12 years.
In Person or Virtual: Hybrid
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTf2jhsZrlbzTVZ35d_ynYs4mWJdv-XsRGNz-2B1QcOyEsaA/viewform?usp=dialog
Additional Information: Tuesday session meets virtually on Zoom at 10am. Wednesday sessions is hybrid - participants can choose to attend virtually on Zoom, or meet in-person in the Caribou area.
Contact: Danielle Langley Phone: 207-538-5674
Website: https://sites.google.com/achf-me.org/wwwachf-meorg
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Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)
Start Date: 6/2/2025 End Date: 6/9/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays 6/2 and 6/9.
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=24bbac2a-c1bf-474b-98a3-7d69f221facf
Additional Information: To register for this class, please click on the registration link and answer the questions. You will receive an email confirmation after registering. If you have any questions, feel free to call Melissa Robinson at 207-240-2990, or email at parentworkshops@community-concepts.org.
Contact: Melissa Green Phone: 1207-743-7716
Website: https://ccimaine.org/
Active Parenting- Active Parenting 4th Edition (ages 5-12)
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 6/18/2025 End Date: 7/30/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Audience: Parents & caregivers of ages 5-12
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/PYYbSXRor5VzSJZj6
Contact: Megan Dickinson Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588
Website: http://www.kvcap.org