Local Resources

Click on any county for information about local activities and the contact information for the Prevention Council where you live.

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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

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

Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 10/18/2022    End Date: 2/14/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 3:30 - 5:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqdeGsrzstH9dQPquUup4svZRXjnKxlksK

Additional Information: This program explores the effects of substance abuse and recovery on individuals and families. Parents will learn nurturing skills using a variety of techniques and activities that accommodate different learning styles. This is a 17 week program, with rolling enrollment. Contact us to register any time!

Contact: Erin McClay   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Parent Workshop at Winslow Library

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 1/5/2023    End Date: 6/1/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 10am to 11am

Town: Winslow

Audience: Parents and children

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Winslow Public Library is sponsoring children's programing during meeting time so parents can meet independent of children.

Contact: Erin McClay   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: 1/10/2023    End Date: 2/14/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 9:00-11:00am

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqcuuorTIoH9xRP4mMDg-3ReGVJtAy1l2V

Contact: Erin McClay   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Zoom! Playgroup

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 1/11/2023    End Date: 3/22/2023

Day(s) of the Week: 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month.

Time: 10:00 - 10:30 am

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uce6hqjotG9xXrPIhWu4pMZSF5khxHHqi

Additional Information: This playgroup is designed for children birth to age 5 and their caregivers. We will share a story, song, and activity -- connect with other parents while your little ones learn through play! Register once and come to one group, some, or all.

Contact: Erin McClay   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: 1/23/2023    End Date: 2/13/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays

Time: 1:00-3:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrdeGuqD8pHtXcTiYsEkOgVF60QuGTVIxw

Contact: Erin McClay   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Brain Under Construction

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 2/8/2023   

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday

Time: 12:00-1:30

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdOuhpjMrHtG__dGcEcEYquMBRutGCR4n

Contact: Erin McClay   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Active Parenting- Co-Parenting and Divorce

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 2/27/2023    End Date: 4/10/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays

Time: 9:00-11:00am

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErfuyvrjoqHt1J5C0PBS9rCRbH6qNhkQR8

Contact: Erin McClay   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 3/15/2023    End Date: 5/31/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElceCurT0iGN1INvRp58i5a1XRvEophAIf

Additional Information: Join us for this 12 session program especially for dads (any father figures welcome!) Participants will learn skills for communication, encouragement, positive discipline strategies, effective teamwork, problem solving and more.

Contact: Erin McClay   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588

Website: http://www.kvcap.org