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

Nurturing Parenting: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 10/3/2023    End Date: 12/19/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 4:00PM

Audience: Parents and caregivers of Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers

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: Skills for Families

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 10/5/2023    End Date: 12/14/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 5:00PM

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children of all ages

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: Community-Based Education

Council: Kids Free to Grow (Cumberland)

Start Date: 10/10/2023    End Date: 12/12/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 9:00 am

Town: portland

Audience: parents and caregivers

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qf-mhqT4pHtWAjVv58lYc3m3mKpSmaxGR

Contact: Genevieve Gardner   Phone: 207-854-1030

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org


Circle of Security

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 10/24/2023    End Date: 12/12/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday starting 10/24-12/12.

Time: 10-11:30am

Audience: Parents/caregivers of children 0-4.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsc-uorj0pGdFe7nxSYDcIbWhh46mMtteM

Additional Information: An 8 week course designed to help you be able to identify your child's emotional needs and respond to their behaviors in a way that result in greater resilience, fewer behavioral difficulties, better relationships with family and friends, and improved self-esteem. This class is for parents/caregivers of children birth-5.

Contact: Genevieve Gardner   Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org


Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 10/25/2023    End Date: 12/20/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday starting 10/25-12/20.

Time: 10-11:30am

Audience: Parents/caregivers of children birth-teen.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIudu-rrDMtHNwjucU-oozxONve9ZdkD-2r

Additional Information: Nurturing Parenting features education to foster positive parenting skills with nurturing behaviors, promote healthy physical and emotional development, and teach appropriate role and developmental expectations. This program covers the span of childhood from birth-young adult.

Contact: Genevieve Gardner   Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org


Nurturing Parenting: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 11/7/2023    End Date: 12/26/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday

Time: 4:00 pm

Audience: Parents/caregivers of children ages 0-5.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W5I17vV2z6mIthSH0AMDANZJvc9InIP9epYwFYLVQX4/edit

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Circle of Security

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 11/14/2023    End Date: 1/2/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday for 8 weeks on Zoom.

Time: 10am-11am

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: As parents and caregivers, there are times that we feel lost and uncertain. Imagine what it would be like if you were able to make sense of what your child needs from you. Circle of Security Parenting is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. This course is free and held on zoom. For more information or to register please call 255-8273 or email molivares@sun-rise.org

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

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 11/17/2023    End Date: 12/8/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Every Friday for 4 weeks.

Time: 9am-10am

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: From babies, to toddlers, and to preschool children; children amaze us with how fast they grow. Join our discussions about brain development, behavior management, and preparing for school. This course meets weekly on zoom for 4 weeks for 1 hour. This course is free and open to all! For more information or to register please call 255-8273 or email molivares@sun-rise.org

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

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 11/20/2023    End Date: 12/11/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays

Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm

Audience: Caregivers of 0-5

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://kvcap-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lduqspz0rHNCJFN002Gq-1uHbPGWIpMk8

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)

Start Date: 11/27/2023    End Date: 12/18/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays

Time: 12:00-2:00pm

Town: Lewiston

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: Yes

Additional Information: In person at 240 Bates St. in Lewiston Register by emailing parentworkshops@community-concepts.org

Contact: Melissa Wakefield   Phone: 1207-595-8124

Website: www.ccimaine.org


Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 12/6/2023    End Date: 12/27/2023

Day(s) of the Week: This course meets weekly for four weeks every Wednesday

Time: 12:00 pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: Learn about your child’s brain development and parenting methods for each developmental stage. These parenting strategies increase positive behavior and strengthen your relationship!

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

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 12/20/2023   

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/FhXbM9UUTbFsrPeFA

Additional Information: In this series of 4 classes we explore discipline methods that work, how to prevent tantrums, establishing routines to make life easier, and much more. This class is designed for parents and caregivers of children from birth-age 5.

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Nurturing Parenting: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 1/2/2024    End Date: 3/26/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday

Time: 4:00pm

Audience: Parent's/caregivers of children ages 0-5.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W5I17vV2z6mIthSH0AMDANZJvc9InIP9epYwFYLVQX4/edit

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Community Concepts, Inc. (Oxford)

Start Date: 1/3/2024    End Date: 1/31/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays: January 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st.

Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Additional Information: Contact Melissa Robinson to register at 207-240-2990, or email parentworkshops@community-concepts.org.

Contact: Melissa Wakefield   Phone: 207-595-8124

Website: www.ccimaine.org


123 Magic

Council: Community Concepts, Inc. (Oxford)

Start Date: 1/9/2024    End Date: 1/16/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays: January 9th and 16th.

Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Additional Information: Contact Melissa Robinson to register at 207-240-2990, or email parentworkshops@community-concepts.org.

Contact: Melissa Wakefield   Phone: 207-595-8124

Website: www.ccimaine.org


Circle of Security

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 2/26/2024    End Date: 4/22/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays

Time: 6-8 p.m.

Town: varied

Audience: Sagadahoc County parents and caregivers

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctf-qoqj0vHtcCkZ1sSE9_M6759FR4cTCH

Additional Information: At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. Circle of Security will help you: Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions Enhance the development of your child's self esteem Honor the innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure

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

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org


Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)

Start Date: 3/4/2024    End Date: 3/25/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays: March 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th.

Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Additional Information: Contact Melissa Robinson to register at 207-240-2990, or email parentworkshops@community-concepts.org.

Contact: Melissa Wakefield   Phone: 1207-595-8124

Website: www.ccimaine.org


123 Magic

Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)

Start Date: 3/7/2024    End Date: 3/14/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays: March 7th and 14th

Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Town: 124 Canal St., Lewiston, ME 04240

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: Yes

Additional Information: Contact Melissa Robinson to register at 207-240-2990, or email parentworkshops@community-concepts.org.

Contact: Melissa Wakefield   Phone: 1207-595-8124

Website: www.ccimaine.org