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

Please contact the Prevention Council for more information on upcoming events:
Penquis (Penobscot)
262 Harlow Street
Bangor, ME 04402
Contact: Christine McMillen
cmcmillen@penquis.org
http://www.penquis.org


Active Parenting- Co-Parenting and Divorce

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 3/27/2025    End Date: 5/15/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 6:00pm

Audience: CoParents

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: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 4/1/2025    End Date: 6/24/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 4:00-5:00pm

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

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: Fathers

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 4/2/2025    End Date: 6/25/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 5:00-6:00pm

Audience: Fathers 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

Additional Information: Class is ongoing, join the next Wednesday you are able.

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Storytime at the Newport Cultural Center

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 4/4/2025    End Date: 6/27/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Fridays

Time: 10am-11am

Town: Newport

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children of all ages

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Join us for weekly Friday at 10am at the Newport Cultural Center. Activities will include either story-time and a craft, or a playgroup activity. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Mandated Reporting

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 5/5/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 10am-12pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Protective Factors

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 5/12/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 10am-12pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Purple Crying

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 5/19/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 10am-12pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Safe Sleep

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 5/19/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 10am-12pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Mandated Reporting

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 6/2/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 10am-12pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Protective Factors

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 6/9/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 10am-12pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Safe Sleep

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 6/16/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 10am-12pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Purple Crying

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 6/16/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 10am-12pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Purple Crying

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 6/16/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 10am-12pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org