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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Protective Factors
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 2/8/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 11am-1pm
Audience: professional training
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5iXytajT8mouKM_YbTw7iTxNWSmz6Frp8hylVju1HuzXZ2Q/viewform
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Protective Factors
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 2/13/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Community organizations that work with children and families.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LcCGLLhukAkM8A8xpYaywPLgFst3xxPrVew8rpqcO6U/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Mandated Reporting
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 2/15/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 11am-1pm
Audience: professional training
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0ejtm8P59iIce_MNYzBBrCPp6qspEBTt-UnRils9Z8M6U5w/viewform
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Protective Factors
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 2/23/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday, February 23rd
Time: 12:30 - 2:00pm
Audience: Professionals who work with children & families.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArduqrqjwuHNV6wa9Z1KERNTxk7FMaiNGc
Additional Information: Protective factors help families succeed and thrive, even in the face of risk and challenges. In this 1.5 hour training, we'll explore how to form positive partnerships with parents, draw on local resources, and build on family and community strengths. This training is open to all who work with children and families! The Protective Factor Framework is evidence-informed and strengths-based; Certificates of Completion and CEUS are available.
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Mandated Reporting
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 3/3/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Friday
Time: 11:00-1:00pm
Audience: Professionals that work with children and families.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rDF8_mUtEjK-ZR18xi4MvEvnOcXkfAVtDFfILezZXtQ/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Purple Crying
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 3/6/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Monday
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Audience: Professionals or community organizations that care for infants such us daycare providers, nurseries and churches.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13AUH5vJvPZ3O4pNem-xY2MZL2YSQdAN-m2rb-KPeDCw/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Safe Sleep
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 3/6/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Monday
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Audience: Professionals or community organizations that care for infants such as daycare providers, nurseries and churches.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13AUH5vJvPZ3O4pNem-xY2MZL2YSQdAN-m2rb-KPeDCw/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Protective Factors
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 3/8/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 11am-1pm
Audience: professional training
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5iXytajT8mouKM_YbTw7iTxNWSmz6Frp8hylVju1HuzXZ2Q/viewform
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Mandated Reporting
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 3/16/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 6pm-8pm
Audience: professional training
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0ejtm8P59iIce_MNYzBBrCPp6qspEBTt-UnRils9Z8M6U5w/viewform
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Protective Factors
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 3/17/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LcCGLLhukAkM8A8xpYaywPLgFst3xxPrVew8rpqcO6U/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Safe Sleep
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 3/23/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday, March 23rd
Time: 12:30 - 1:30pm
Audience: Professionals who work with babies and families.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMof-6vqjkjGtMzueTIynB5xal6o_H5yx0B
Additional Information: Do you work with infants and their families? During this free, 1 hour training we will explore the American Academy of Pediatrics' most up-to-date safe sleep recommendations, and other essential information to reduce infant injuries and deaths due to unsafe sleep conditions. Keep babies safe while they snooze! Infant Safe Sleep is an evidence-based, National Initiative. Certificates of Completion and CEUS are available.
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Purple Crying
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 3/24/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Friday
Time: 11:00-1:00pm
Audience: Professionals or community organizations that care for infants such as daycares, nurseries and churches.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13AUH5vJvPZ3O4pNem-xY2MZL2YSQdAN-m2rb-KPeDCw/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Safe Sleep
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 3/24/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Friday
Time: 11:00-1:00pm
Audience: Professionals and community organizations that care for infants such as daycares, nurseries and churches.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13AUH5vJvPZ3O4pNem-xY2MZL2YSQdAN-m2rb-KPeDCw/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Purple Crying
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 3/29/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 11am-1pm
Audience: professional training
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmgmobnWMEx31xfXXA-UV19cQNR7GTA1XVBlcIJZLrUOBmrA/viewform
Additional Information: taught in conjunction with infant safe sleep course
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Safe Sleep
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 3/29/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 11am-1pm
Audience: professional training
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Additional Information: taught in conjunction with Period of Purple Crying course
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
56 Leighton Road
Augusta ME 04330
Office Phone: 207 623 5120
Office FAX: 207 213 6301
General Email: info@mechildrenstrust.org
