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.

Children's Festival

Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force

Start Date: 2/25/2023

Day(s) of the Week: February 25, 2023

Time: 10:00-2:00

Audience: EVENTS

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: This is the 40th annual Children's Festival! We will be at Mt. Blue Campus from 10:00-2:00 on February 25th with so many other organizations hosting fun activities for children and families! Food, beverages, and entertainment will be present. We can't wait to see you there.

Contact: Rileigh Blanchet Phone: 207-778-6960

Website: http://www.fcctf.org

Father Daughter Dances- Jay and Strong

Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force

Start Date: 3/11/2023

Day(s) of the Week: March 11th

Time: 6:00-9:00pm

Town: Strong and Jay

Audience: EVENTS

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: The Father Daughter Dances are located at Day Mountain Middle School in Strong and Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay. The dances will be held simultaneously on March 11th from 6:00-9:00pm. Folks from all around Franklin County and beyond come to the Father Daughter Dances to connect with one another, have fun, and get groovy!!

Contact: Rileigh Blanchet Phone: 207-778-6960

Website: http://www.fcctf.org

Project Play

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 4/10/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

Town: Bangor

Audience: EVENTS

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481