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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Find a class developed with your child's age in mind:

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5-12 Years

13-18 Years

Find a class geared toward:

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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: 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: 11/22/2024

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: 11/18/2024 End Date: 12/23/2024

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/QiuvE2oWs88qdg1k8

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

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Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)

Start Date: 12/2/2024 End Date: 12/9/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays: December 2nd and Dec 9th

Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=0283c7af-8f38-4766-9955-8a33455d76dc

Contact: Melissa Green Phone: 1207-743-7716

Website: www.ccimaine.org

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 12/6/2024 End Date: 1/24/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Friday at 11am for 8 weeks.

Time: 11am

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. For more information or to register please contact text/call at 263-5270 or molivares@sun-rise.org

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

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com

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

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 12/9/2024 End Date: 1/13/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Monday at 11am for 6 weeks

Time: 11am

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: Get more tools for your parenting tool kit! Tools include building character, managing behavior, communicating, and preventing problems. Focus on how to increase child success and decrease family stress. For more information or to register for this FREE course please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com, text/call 263-5270 or email molivares@sun-rise.org

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

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com

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

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 1/8/2025 End Date: 1/8/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 9:00am - 11:00am

Audience: Parents/caregivers of ages 5 - 12

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/aozTmUbgF7XebatY9

Contact: Megan Dickinson Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588