Local Resources

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

Circle of Security

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 12/23/2025    End Date: 2/10/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday starting 12/23/25

Time: 10am

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-8.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1grgB7vQgrQVz3gMRSs9Cea_r-jCaeqNgAoTp8LYxPwA/edit

Additional Information: Join us for Circle of Security Parenting for conversation around secure attachment in a supportive environment. Class runs for 8 weeks and a certificate will be provided after 8 sessions are completed.

Contact: Shannon Briggs   Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org


Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 1/5/2026    End Date: 2/9/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays

Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/EER1thUo3qRsRzx19

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 1/8/2026    End Date: 3/26/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 5pm

Audience: Parents and caregivers of all age children

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: Open enrollment, start any week you are able

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Circle of Security

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 1/8/2026    End Date: 2/26/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 12pm

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-6

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


Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 1/22/2026    End Date: 2/12/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 12-2 PM

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children aged 0-5

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: 4-week course for parents/caregivers of children ages 0-5. This course helps parents/caregivers build parenting skills through an understanding of child development. Topics covered include: *parenting styles and roles *ages and stages of development *connecting with your child *building a strong family bond *establishing routines *preventing tantrums

Contact: Charlene Corbett   Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org


Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 2/23/2026    End Date: 3/23/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Audience: Caregivers of ages 0-5

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/AqZgN9wrLJWUAfGC9

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org