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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: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)101 Water StreetWaterville, ME 04901Contact: Megan Dickinsonmdickinson@kvcap.orghttp://www.kvcap.org
Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 6/2/2026 End Date: 8/18/2026
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/vXyivtCPTTo7YdiV8
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
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 7/1/2026 End Date: 7/22/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children ages 0-5
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/cKvTaevG2xB5wNU48
Additional Information: In this series of 5 classes we explore discipline methods that work, how to prevent tantrums, establishing routines to make life easier, and much more. This class is designed for parents of children from birth-age 5.
Contact: Megan Dickinson Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Active Parenting- Crossroads (Co-Parenting)
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 7/15/2026 End Date: 8/12/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Audience: Individuals in co-parenting relationships
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/AdHS1yWnuyHZU3KH9
Additional Information: This video and discussion-based program gives parents the power to make positive changes that shield their children from parental conflict, and guides them into establishing a long-term relationship of healthy communication with the child’s other parent or caregivers.
Contact: Megan Dickinson Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Active Parenting- Active Parenting 4th Edition (ages 5-12)
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 8/4/2026 End Date: 9/8/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Audience: Parents and caregivers of ages 5-12
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/adttfBr4kPsA8BfR7
Additional Information: Do you ever feel like there is a better way to handle those daily parenting challenges? Learn how with this 6 session video & discussion-based program for parents and caregivers of children ages 5-12. Participants will learn strategies for communication, positive discipline, building self-esteem, and more.
Contact: Megan Dickinson Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Nurturing Parenting: Fathers
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 9/2/2026 End Date: 11/25/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Audience: Men in parenting & caregiver roles
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/fh35Yk6Ak6kVUXSW7
Additional Information: Join us for this 12 session program especially for dads (any father figures welcome!) Participants will learn about the roots of fathering, and practice skills for communication, problem solving, guiding behavior, building self-esteem and the parent-child relationship.
Contact: Megan Dickinson Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588
Website: http://www.kvcap.org