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

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


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


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


Active Parenting- Teens (ages 12+)

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 11/2/2023    End Date: 12/14/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 4:00PM

Audience: Parents and Caregivers of teens ages 12-19

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


Active Parenting- Teens (ages 12+)

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 11/7/2023    End Date: 12/12/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 6-8PM

Audience: Parents and caregivers with tweens and teens

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcld-mhrTsvG9B5GP0WAB-S2Vttnq73Q_6I

Additional Information: Active Parenting: Tweens & Teens will give you the guidance and support you need to turn the challenges of raising a teenager into opportunities of growth. You'll learn: Methods of respectful discipline Skills for clear, honest communication Concrete strategies to prevent risky behavior How to be encouraging to your children Insight into important issues such as teens online, bullying, and depression How to handle sensitive issues such as drugs, sexuality, and violence

Contact: Dawn Flagg   Phone: 207-442-7963 x230

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org


Active Parenting- Teens (ages 12+)

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 12/15/2023   

Day(s) of the Week: Friday

Time: 9:00 am

Audience: Hancock County Public

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Additional Information: For parents of preteens and teens, this video and discussion program provides parents with the skills needed to use effective discipline, teach responsibility, and communicate with their children. Each session shows parents how to handle sensitive issues such as drugs, sexuality, and violence.

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

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Community Concepts, Inc. (Oxford)

Start Date: 1/3/2024    End Date: 1/31/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays: January 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st.

Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Additional Information: Contact Melissa Robinson to register at 207-240-2990, or email parentworkshops@community-concepts.org.

Contact: Melissa Wakefield   Phone: 207-595-8124

Website: www.ccimaine.org


Active Parenting- Teens (ages 12+)

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 1/11/2024    End Date: 2/22/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/a55b18h8ZZTQcDEN8

Additional Information: For parents of preteens and teens, this 7 session video and discussion program explores adolescent development, and provides parents with tools for communicating with their teens, teaching responsibility, effective discipline, and encouragement. Sessions include introductions to community resources, and information on coping with real life issues impacting teens and their families.

Contact: Kristen Plummer   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520

Website: http://www.kvcap.org