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.

Calais Playgroup

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 4/4/2023 End Date: 6/27/2023

Day(s) of the Week:

Time:

Town: Calais

Audience: Caregivers with children ages birth to 5.

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Contact: Mandie Pepperman Phone: (207) 255-4156

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Circle of Parents

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 4/6/2023 End Date: 6/29/2023

Day(s) of the Week: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://kvcap-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpfuigrTsvGdEaBqZSwnogWhNM05oW6iB3

Additional Information: This is a mutual peer support group. We are parents and caregivers supporting and uplifting each other to raise healthy children. Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, free, over Zoom.

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Parenting and Play! Circle of Parents for Parents of Children Aged birth to 5

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 4/6/2023 End Date: 6/29/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 10:00

Audience: Hancock County Public

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Bring your infants and toddlers and come play, meet new friends and build those social connections every Thursday! 18 Avery Lane, Ellsworth, Maine

Contact: Mandie Pepperman Phone: (207) 255-4156

Website: http://www.sun-rise.tv

Zoom! Playgroup

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 4/12/2023 End Date: 6/28/2023

Day(s) of the Week: 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month

Time: 10:00 - 10:30am

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://kvcap-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uce6hqjotG9xXrPIhWu4pMZSF5khxHHqi

Additional Information: This playgroup is designed for children birth to age 5 and their caregivers. We will share a new story, song, and activity each week. Connect with other parents while your little ones learn through play. Register once and come to one group, some, or all!

Contact: Emily Buckhalter Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Zoom! Playgroup

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 4/12/2023 End Date: 6/28/2023

Day(s) of the Week: 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month

Time: 10:00 - 10:30am

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://kvcap-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uce6hqjotG9xXrPIhWu4pMZSF5khxHHqi

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org