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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: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Knox)
Start Date: 8/24/2022 End Date: 10/26/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 6-8 pm
Audience: Knox, Waldo and Sagadahoc county residents.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkc-qppjMjHNfz5lY1saf5CDqPwEd10YnK
Additional Information: For ALL parents and caregivers. This is an open series of 10 enrichment classes. Attend as many as you want or can. Registration is required. Topics will include: • Nurturing Parenting Practices - Aug. 24th • Ages & Stages of Development - Aug. 31st • Enhancing Brain Development - Sept. 14th • Dealing with Feelings - Sept. 21st • Developing Self-Worth - Sept. 28th • Praise & Encouragement - Oct. 5th • Communicating with Respect - Oct. 12th • Family Morals, Values and Rules - Oct. 19th • Nurturing Discipline - Oct. 26th • Managing Stress - Nov. 9th
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230
Website: http://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 10/4/2022 End Date: 12/27/2022
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 10/4/2022 End Date: 11/29/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday
Time: 10:00-11:30
Audience: Parents and Caregivers of children 0-5
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtf-CoqDorHNcWmjcYq5UiEnPyhf11lEa-
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 10/4/2022 End Date: 12/6/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 1-2pm
Audience: parents and caregivers of children
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqb8zkePkqjYjccPkzvecH6JWrsBwzB-5DVs73jtIPvv3Jag/viewform
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 10/5/2022 End Date: 12/7/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 5-6pm
Audience: parents and caregivers of children
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqb8zkePkqjYjccPkzvecH6JWrsBwzB-5DVs73jtIPvv3Jag/viewform
Additional Information: This parenting class is offered on an open enrollment basis, you can register and join in at any point!
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Active Parenting- Teens (ages 12+)
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 10/6/2022 End Date: 11/10/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 12-1pm
Audience: Parents and caregivers of teens (ages 12+)
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevBbomWeEIG1l9XocK1T79IUuJ1uWQGjg1YL-FYNsZnZ49dQ/viewform
Additional Information: This parenting class is offered on an open enrollment basis, you can register and join in at any point!
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 10/6/2022 End Date: 12/29/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Kids Free to Grow (Cumberland)
Start Date: 10/10/2022 End Date: 12/12/2022
Day(s) of the Week: mondays
Time: 9:00
Town: portland
Audience: Parents, Caregivers with or without DHHS referrals
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-854-1030
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Surviving Your Adolescence
Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force
Start Date: 10/10/2022 End Date: 10/24/2022
Day(s) of the Week:
Time: Wednesdays at 12:00
Audience: Parents and Caregivers of Children 12-18
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.fcctf.org
Additional Information: Online
Contact: Renee Whitley Phone: 207-778-6960
Website: http://www.fcctf.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 1/3/2023 End Date: 3/28/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 1/5/2023 End Date: 3/30/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 4/4/2023 End Date: 6/27/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 4/6/2023 End Date: 6/29/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
56 Leighton Road
Augusta ME 04330
Office Phone: 207 623 5120
Office FAX: 207 213 6301
General Email: info@mechildrenstrust.org
