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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: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)101 Water StWaterville, ME 04901kristenp@kvcap.orghttp://www.kvcap.org
Nurturing Parenting: Fathers
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 8/29/2023 End Date: 11/14/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 3:00 - 4:30pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://kvcap-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlce-ppjIrGdemjTpvR35KxTli29rJTJW_
Additional Information: Join us for this 12 session program especially for dads (any father figures welcome!) Participants will learn about the roots of fathering, and practice skills for communication, problem-solving, guiding behavior, building self-esteem and the parent-child relationship.
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Circle of Parents
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 10/5/2023 End Date: 12/21/2023
Day(s) of the Week: 1st and 3rd Thursday each month
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Audience: Parents and caregivers - all are welcome!
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://kvcap-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEldeisqTIiE9FARuCsZfXrmmoMecbDlGkq
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Fall Family Festival
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 10/7/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Saturday
Time: 2-4pm
Town: skowhegan
Audience: EVENTS
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZQYulA_etDWV7U2mKVNRZXzGNRDppz3GvqRamgA1SVz7Yzg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Purple Crying
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 10/12/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday, October 12
Time: 12:30 - 1:30pm
Audience: Anyone who works with infants, parents and families.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://kvcap-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqd-qtpjIjE9DundX62KbVMnECHJDb-ZVR
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 10/16/2023 End Date: 11/6/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Monday
Time: 5-7pm
Town: somerset county
Audience: caregivers of children ages birth-5 years
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMFFf1dyLiOJJcuKvB215hRvpAI7_R9sy9WBOqyd_alV-5rw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Active Parenting- Active Parenting 4th Edition (ages 5-12)
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 11/6/2023 End Date: 12/11/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays
Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/bq7siLGdqn4GWqk1A
Additional Information: Do you ever feel like there is a better way to handle those daily parenting challenges? Learn how with this 6 session video & discussion-based program for parents and caregivers of children ages 5-12. Participants will learn strategies for communication, positive discipline, building self-esteem, and more.
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Protective Factors
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 11/13/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Monday, November 13th
Time: 12:30 - 2:00pm
Audience: Anyone who works with children, parents and families.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://kvcap-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuc-CuqzIrGdy-eGn7E_0jKM38E6LgYX24
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org