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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 Street
Machias, ME 04654
Contact: Monica Olivares
molivares@sun-rise.org
www.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