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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: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)232 Court StreetMachias, ME 04654Contact: Monica Olivaresmolivares@sun-rise.orgwww.sopreventioncouncil.com
Parenting and Play! Weekly Playgroup in Ellsworth
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 10/1/2023 End Date: 12/31/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thurdsays
Time: 10:00
Town: Ellsworth area
Audience: Hancock County Public, and parents of Maine Families
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScw5tMwRsw3wBV7ykn9e43SBObyGyio2aVJpb6Ld4kdZENEKg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Additional Information: This weekly playgroup is for parents of children ages 0-5! Bring your infants and toddlers and come play, meet new friends and build those social connections every Thursday! We meet at Downeast Community Partners in Ellsworth, 18 Avery Lane.
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Community Based Nurturing Parenting
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 11/14/2023 End Date: 1/16/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday for 10 weeks
Time: 1-2pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Additional Information: This parenting opportunity is designed to give parents and caregivers tips and tricks to help navigate through the different challenges of parenting. This is a 10 week series of 1 hour sessions, based on conversation! This course is free and held on zoom. For more information or to register please call 255-8273 or email molivares@sun-rise.org
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Circle of Security
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 11/14/2023 End Date: 1/2/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday for 8 weeks on Zoom.
Time: 10am-11am
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncounci.com
Additional Information: As parents and caregivers, there are times that we feel lost and uncertain. Imagine what it would be like if you were able to make sense of what your child needs from you. Circle of Security Parenting is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. This course is free and held on zoom. For more information or to register please call 255-8273 or email molivares@sun-rise.org
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Nurturing Parenting: Fathers
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 12/5/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 5:00 pm
Audience: Hancock County Public and members of Inspire
In Person or Virtual: Hybrid
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJjpLX_xg9GiCQjV2wehkWYCGgHCJ2xIVxvA4DNHJkr6zLNg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Additional Information: This program is for any male parenting a child. The series focuses on the value of male role models in a child's life. We explore topics including the roots of fathering, nurturing children and self, positive discipline methods, managing emotions, resolving conflict, teamwork with a partner, balancing work and fathering, and more.
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 12/6/2023 End Date: 12/27/2023
Day(s) of the Week: This course meets weekly for four weeks every Wednesday
Time: 12:00 pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
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!
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Mandated Reporting
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 12/11/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time: 10am
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Protective Factors
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 12/15/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time: 10am
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Additional Information: Every family has challenges and strengths. Research shows that having the 5 Protective Factors in your life keeps families strong and healthy. By understanding these 5 Protective Factors, we can all improve our families' lives through understanding our needs as caregivers and our children's needs so that we have less stress in our daily lives. This training is excellent for providers, teachers and community agencies. For more information or to register, please call 255-8273 or email molivares@sun-rise.org
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
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
Mandated Reporting
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 12/15/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Friday
Time: 12:00 pm
Audience: Hancock County Public
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJjpLX_xg9GiCQjV2wehkWYCGgHCJ2xIVxvA4DNHJkr6zLNg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Additional Information: Become a certified Mandated Reporter. Learn the symptoms of child abuse and neglect, and how to make a report. Certificates will be emailed up completion.
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com