Local Parenting Resources

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

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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

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Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorder

Families with Children with Special Needs or Health Challenges

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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.

Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Kids Free to Grow (Cumberland)

Start Date: 9/17/2024 End Date: 12/10/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday

Time: 10:00-11:00am

Audience: Parents/caregivers of children

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd66tUgjGurAz-fr9mZiidzN4k_QAZOE10_UWYNYSVKqpDx4A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Additional Information: Please fill out our registration form to enroll in classes. This is a rolling admissions style class so participants can join in on any Tuesday. Once 8 classes are completed, a certificate will be provided. Please email Sabrina at sabrinas@kidsfreetogrow.org with any other questions.

Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-854-1030

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 9/20/2024 End Date: 11/1/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Every Friday at 9am for 13 weeks

Time: 9am

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

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. Classes held on ZOOM This class is FREE and open to all! For more information or to register please contact Monica Olivares at 255-8273 or molivares@sun-rise.org

Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 9/24/2024 End Date: 11/19/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 10:00- NOON

Audience: Parents and caregivers with children 0-17 years old

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlc-uvpjwuH9OdNnw5MhG8A2KUgwMmdLO0

Additional Information: This is an open series of 10 enrichment classes. Attend as many as you want or can. Increase positive nurturing skills and behaviors to strengthen your familyâ€™s communication. Topics include: ages and stages of development, enhancing brain development, dealing with feelings, developing self-worth, praise and encouragement, communicating with respect, family values and rules, and nurturing discipline techniques. And the end result- youâ€™ll have more fun together!

Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org

Active Parenting- Active Parenting 4th Edition (ages 5-12)

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 10/2/2024 End Date: 10/30/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 5:30-7:30PM

Audience: Parents and caregivers with children aged 5-12

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItcO-trzksG9cHvfXbggNj5Z_uWReRAftU

Additional Information: Active parenting will give you the skills to achieve a fuller, more satisfying family life, and to help your children achieve greater happiness and success. This workshop is geared toward parents and caregivers with children 5-12 year olds and will show you effective ways to: Use positive discipline that works Open up lines of communication Defuse power struggles with your children Build closer relationships through family fun

Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org

Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 10/2/2024 End Date: 12/11/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 5-6:30 PM

Audience: Knox County parents and caregivers

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classsignup

Additional Information: A series of 10 enrichment classes offered on a rolling basis. Join anytime and attend any/all of the classes! For parents/caregivers who would like to increase their parenting knowledge and skills to make informed, healthy parenting choices. Topics by week (no class the week of Thanksgiving): Week 1 (10/2): Philosophy of Nurturing Parenting Week 2 (10/9): Ages and Stages Week 3 (10/16): Brain Development Week 4 (10/23): Communicating with Respect Week 5 (10/30): Building Self-Worth Week 6 (11/6): Understanding Feelings Week 7 (11/13): Family Morals and Values Week 8 (11/20): Praising Children and Their Behavior Week 9 (12/4): Alternatives to Spanking Week 10 (12/11): Positive Ways to Deal with Stress

Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 10/2/2024 End Date: 12/25/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 5:00 PM

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Additional Information: Join us for a new session of our parent education class Nurturing Fathers!

Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 10/3/2024 End Date: 12/26/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 5:00-6:00

Audience: parents and caregivers of children ages 0-18

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)

Start Date: 10/4/2024 End Date: 12/20/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Fridays: October 4th, October 11th, October 18th, October 25th, November 1st, November 8th, November 15th, November 22nd, November 29th, December 6th, December 13th, and December 20th

Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=94f19075-14dc-4b17-86e2-00609a1d992e

Additional Information: To register for this class, please click on the registration link and answer the questions. You will receive an email confirmation after registering. If you have any questions feel free to call Melissa Robinson at 207-240-2990, or email at parentworkshops@community-concepts.org.

Contact: Melissa Green Phone: 1207-743-7716

Website: www.ccimaine.org

Active Parenting- Active Parenting 4th Edition (ages 5-12)

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 10/15/2024 End Date: 11/19/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children and youth ages 5 - 12

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/Kjk4F7aoXoHWLxTx9

Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520