Local Parenting Resources

Click on any county for information about local activities and the contact information for the Prevention Council where you live.

Or select one of the filters below to see what's happening around the state.

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Parenting Education
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
	Co-Parenting/Blended Families
	Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorder
	Families with Children with Special Needs or Health Challenges

Additional Activities

	Playgroups & Parenting Groups
	Events
	Professional Training
	Front Porch Project

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 St
Waterville, ME 04901
kristenp@kvcap.org
http://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