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.

Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 1/27/2025 End Date: 3/31/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays (except holidays)

Time: 6-7 PM

Audience: Parents and caregivers in recovery

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: For parents and caregivers who are in recovery and want to learn more about the effects of substance use on their family, parenting style, and their relationship with their child. Learning happens in a safe, supportive environment with others who share similar life experiences. A year-round course with open enrollment--come when you're able. Held every Monday except holidays. For more information, email Toby at tlecrone@tidewater.net.

Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org

Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 1/28/2025 End Date: 4/22/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday (Rolling Admissions)

Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm

Audience: Parents and/or other family members who care for children affected by addiction and recovery.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/xT1y8T9uZVShR89P9

Additional Information: This program explores the effects of substance use and recovery on individuals and families. Participants learn nurturing skills using a variety of discussion and activities that accommodate different learning styles. This is a 12 week program with rolling enrollment - contact us to register any time.

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 3/25/2025 End Date: 6/17/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday mornings

Time: 10:00 - 11:30am

Audience: Parents & caregivers in families impacted by substance use and recovery.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/xT1y8T9uZVShR89P9

Additional Information: This class has rolling admissions - contact us to register any time!