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

Please contact the Prevention Council for more information on upcoming events:
Penquis (Penobscot)
262 Harlow Street
Bangor, ME 04402
cmcmillen@penquis.org
http://www.penquis.org


Diaper Distribution

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 10/1/2023    End Date: 12/31/2023

Day(s) of the Week:

Time: Anytime

Audience: NA

In Person or Virtual: Hybrid

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/JcnBeEYKmJ88bTgA8

Additional Information: Diapers are available to families living in Penobscot County onetime a month. Families will need to pick up diapers at one of the councils pickup locations in Penobscot County. Not all sizes / brands are available at all times, diapers are only given from the in stock diapers.

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.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: Other

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 10/5/2023    End Date: 12/28/2023

Day(s) of the Week: 4:00pm

Time: Thursday

Audience: Parents and/or caregivers of children ages 5-11.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W5I17vV2z6mIthSH0AMDANZJvc9InIP9epYwFYLVQX4/edit

Additional Information: Class meets for 1 hour every Thursday on Zoom.

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Story Hour

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 10/6/2023    End Date: 12/29/2023

Day(s) of the Week: every Friday

Time: 10:00am

Town: Newport

Audience: Parents and/or caregivers with their toddlers & preschoolers. A story is read each week followed by an activity or craft related to the story.

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Newport Cultural Center 154 Main Street, Newport, Me.

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Protective Factors

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 10/16/2023   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 9-11:00am

Audience: Professionals or community groups & organizations that work with children and families.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Purple Crying

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 10/30/2023   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 9-11:00am

Audience: Professionals, churches, day care providers etc. that work with or care for infants.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Safe Sleep

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 10/30/2023   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 9-11:00am

Audience: Professionals, churches, day care providers, etc. anyone that cares for infants.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Mandated Reporting

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 11/8/2023   

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday

Time: 6-8:00pm

Audience: Professionals that work with children and families.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Protective Factors

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 11/15/2023   

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday

Time: 6-8:00pm

Audience: Professionals or community groups & organizations that work with children and families.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Safe Sleep

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 11/29/2023   

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday

Time: 6-8:00pm

Audience: Professionals, churches, daycare providers etc. anyone that cares for infants.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Purple Crying

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 11/29/2023   

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday

Time: 6-8:00pm

Audience: Professionals, churches day care providers etc. that care for infants.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Mandated Reporting

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 12/4/2023   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 9-11:00am

Audience: Professionals that work with children and families.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Protective Factors

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 12/11/2023   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 9-11:00am

Audience: Professionals, community groups and organizations that work with children and families.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Purple Crying

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 12/18/2023   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 9-11:00am

Audience: Professionals, churches, day care providers, etc. anyone that cares for infants.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Safe Sleep

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 12/18/2023   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 9-11:00am

Audience: Professionals, churches, daycare providers etc. anyone that cares for infants.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org