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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 (York)
Start Date: 9/11/2023 End Date: 10/30/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Monday
Time: 9:30-10:30
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpfu-hrTMuG9B6PVRJm9RXv-TE8zICLQON
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 9/14/2023 End Date: 10/5/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 9-11AM
Audience: Parents and caregivers with children under 5
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlfuGupjkuE9MQTIXVM0_DVQzoqKWN4sR9
Additional Information: This series is designed for parents and caregivers with children from birth to age 5. Learn about parenting styles and roles, ages and stages of development, discipline techniques that work, how to prevent tantrums, building a strong family bond, and much more.
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230
Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Nurturing Parenting: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 9/22/2023 End Date: 11/10/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Every Friday starting 9/22-11/10.
Time: 9:30-11am
Audience: Parents/caregivers of children 0-4.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUode6vqDsvGNO3Wvy1KcA-Y9hW9tXZ6Lc1
Additional Information: Nurturing Parenting features education to foster positive parenting skills with nurturing behaviors. This program is geared for parents of children ages 4 and younger.
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 9/27/2023 End Date: 10/20/2023
Day(s) of the Week: weekly every Wednesday
Time: 9am-10am
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Additional Information: Learn about your child’s brain development and parenting methods for each developmental stage. These parenting strategies increase positive behavior and strengthen your relationship! This class meets weekly on zoom for 4 weeks. For more information please call 255-5273 or email molivares@sun-rise.org
Contact: Mandie Pepperman Phone: (207) 255-4156
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 10/3/2023 End Date: 10/31/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 12:30-1:30
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qdu6hrD4jHtS8GP99Aje-MNo0an8LmUVr
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Nurturing Parenting: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 10/3/2023 End Date: 12/26/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 4:00pm
Audience: Parents and/or caregivers of children ages 0-5.
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
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 10/3/2023 End Date: 12/19/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00PM
Audience: Parents and caregivers of Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 10/5/2023 End Date: 12/14/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 5:00PM
Audience: Parents and caregivers 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
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Circle of Security
Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force (Franklin)
Start Date: 10/5/2023 End Date: 11/23/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 10:30am
Town: Farmington
Audience: Parents and Caregivers 0-17
In Person or Virtual: Hybrid
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://erackliffe@fcctf.org
Contact: Rileigh Blanchet Phone: 207-778-6960
Website: http://www.fcctf.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Kids Free to Grow (Cumberland)
Start Date: 10/10/2023 End Date: 12/12/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 9:00 am
Town: portland
Audience: parents and caregivers
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qf-mhqT4pHtWAjVv58lYc3m3mKpSmaxGR
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-854-1030
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)
Start Date: 10/12/2023 End Date: 11/2/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Additional Information: Register by emailing parentworkshops@community-concepts.org
Contact: Melissa Wakefield Phone: 1207-595-8124
Website: www.ccimaine.org
123 Magic
Council: Community Concepts, Inc. (Oxford)
Start Date: 10/13/2023 End Date: 10/20/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Fridays
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Town: South Paris
Audience: Parents and caretakers of children 2-12.
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: Yes
Additional Information: Register for this opportunity by emailing parentworkshops@community-concepts.org
Contact: Melissa Wakefield Phone: 207-595-8124
Website: www.ccimaine.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force (Franklin)
Start Date: 10/16/2023 End Date: 11/6/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays
Time: 11:00am
Town: Farmington
Audience: Parents and Caregivers 0-5
In Person or Virtual: Hybrid
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.erackliffe@fcctf.org
Contact: Rileigh Blanchet Phone: 207-778-6960
Website: http://www.fcctf.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 10/16/2023 End Date: 11/6/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Monday
Time: 5-7pm
Town: somerset county
Audience: caregivers of children ages birth-5 years
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMFFf1dyLiOJJcuKvB215hRvpAI7_R9sy9WBOqyd_alV-5rw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Circle of Security
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 10/24/2023 End Date: 12/12/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday starting 10/24-12/12.
Time: 10-11:30am
Audience: Parents/caregivers of children 0-4.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsc-uorj0pGdFe7nxSYDcIbWhh46mMtteM
Additional Information: An 8 week course designed to help you be able to identify your child's emotional needs and respond to their behaviors in a way that result in greater resilience, fewer behavioral difficulties, better relationships with family and friends, and improved self-esteem. This class is for parents/caregivers of children birth-5.
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Circle of Security
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 10/24/2023 End Date: 12/12/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 9-11AM
Audience: Parents and caregivers with children under 6
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlfu-grz8jHtZGrqYRan9N86RVdT9G19K1
Additional Information: At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. Circle of Security will help you: Understand your childs emotional world by learning to read emotional needs Support your childs ability to successfully manage emotions Enhance the development of your child's self esteem Honor the innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230
Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 10/25/2023 End Date: 12/20/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday starting 10/25-12/20.
Time: 10-11:30am
Audience: Parents/caregivers of children birth-teen.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIudu-rrDMtHNwjucU-oozxONve9ZdkD-2r
Additional Information: Nurturing Parenting features education to foster positive parenting skills with nurturing behaviors, promote healthy physical and emotional development, and teach appropriate role and developmental expectations. This program covers the span of childhood from birth-young adult.
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
123 Magic
Council: Community Concepts, Inc. (Oxford)
Start Date: 11/8/2023 End Date: 11/15/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 12:00p-2:00p
Audience: Parents and caregivers ages 2-12
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Additional Information: Register by emailing parentworkshops@community-concepts.org
Contact: Melissa Wakefield Phone: 207-595-8124
Website: www.ccimaine.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)
Start Date: 11/27/2023 End Date: 12/18/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays
Time: 12:00-2:00pm
Town: Lewiston
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: Yes
Additional Information: In person at 240 Bates St. in Lewiston Register by emailing parentworkshops@community-concepts.org
Contact: Melissa Wakefield Phone: 1207-595-8124
Website: www.ccimaine.org
56 Leighton Road
Augusta ME 04330
Office Phone: 207 623 5120
Office FAX: 207 213 6301
General Email: info@mechildrenstrust.org
