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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: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 10/1/2024 End Date: 12/17/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00PM
Audience: Parents of children ages 0-5
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform
Additional Information: This class is ongoing, join the first Tuesday that you are able
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.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: 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
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 11/18/2024 End Date: 12/9/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Audience: Parents/caregivers of ages 0-5
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/7cNk94B23T36YewT8
Contact: Megan Dickinson Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Circle of Security
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 12/2/2024 End Date: 1/20/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Monday at 10am for 8 weeks.
Time: 10am
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.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. Join us for this FREE course designed to enhance your parenting skills. For more information please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org or text/call 263-5270
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
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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
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- First Five Years
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 1/9/2025 End Date: 2/6/2025
Day(s) of the Week: 1:00 - 3:00pm
Time: Thursdays
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/6AdA9iG9TqfF4coc9
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 1/15/2025 End Date: 2/5/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday at 9am for 4 weeks
Time: 9am
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! FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC For more information or to register please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com Call/text: 263-5270 Or email at molivares@sun-rise.org
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com