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.

Infant Safe Sleep and Period of Purple crying

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 10/6/2022

Day(s) of the Week: Thursday

Time: 10:00am

Audience: Parents and Caregivers of infants

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErceGqqzIiGNRdhSd4jMyutsJAFz52uOdd

Additional Information: Do you have a new baby in your life, or one on the way? During this training we will explore the American Academy of Pediatrics' most up-to-date safe sleep recommendations, and other essential information to keep babies safe while they snooze. During this training we will explore the the Period of PURPLE Crying, a typical time in babies lives when they experience increased crying, plus strategies for coping, and soothing a crying baby. Certificates of Completion are available.

Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org

Effective Encouragement

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 10/18/2022

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday

Time: 9:00 - 10:30

Audience: Interested parents, caregivers, or professionals

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqcu6qpzkqG90USgv9kDs9FXsI9U6yGFwJ

Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Protective Factors for Families

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 10/20/2022

Day(s) of the Week: Thursday

Time: 10:00am

Audience: All Families

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http:// https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsf-uuqDgjE9XLCYE8z8PaAH6P2SghaDtM

Additional Information: Every family has challenges and strengths. Learn what strengths your family already has and how to build on new ones

Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org

Babies 101

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 11/8/2022 End Date: 11/8/2022

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday

Time: 6pm-7pm

Audience: prenatal parents

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfpo3eVnfc8ukw_9shJ25Bm0TOXxvbXYaTmlXSGHsRwySAbw/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Infant Safe Sleep/Period of Purple Crying for Families

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 11/10/2022

Day(s) of the Week: Thursday

Time: 10:00am

Audience: Parents and Caregivers of infants

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlf--tqTsrE9ZOIDq-1GsMq_x9aHzcvyGX

Additional Information: Do you have a new baby in your life, or one on the way? During this training we will explore the American Academy of Pediatrics' most up-to-date safe sleep recommendations, and other essential information to keep babies safe while they snooze. During this training we will explore the Period of PURPLE Crying, a typical time in babies lives when they experience increased crying, plus strategies for coping, and soothing a crying baby. Certificates of Completion are available.

Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org

Protective Factors for Families

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 11/17/2022

Day(s) of the Week: Thursday

Time: 10:00am

Audience: All Families

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ude6vpzsuE9NuYqyPf__ikgOOGO1FEqkZ

Additional Information: Every family has challenges and strengths. Learn what strengths your family already has and how to build on new ones