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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.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
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 7/1/2026 End Date: 9/30/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday- join in any Wednesday that you are able!
Time: 10am
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children of all ages.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1grgB7vQgrQVz3gMRSs9Cea_r-jCaeqNgAoTp8LYxPwA/edit
Additional Information: Nurturing Parenting: Community Based Education is appropriate for parents and caregivers of children of all ages. Topics include dealing with stress, appropriate discipline, building self-worth, family values, and more. No class on: 8/26, 9/2, 9/16, and 9/30.
Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
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Council: Community Concepts, Inc. (Oxford)
Start Date: 7/24/2026 End Date: 7/31/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Fridays
Time: 9am - 11am
Town: South Paris
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=0283c7af-8f38-4766-9955-8a33455d76dc
Additional Information: This is a 2-week course for parents/caregivers of children ages 2-12 designed to manage difficult behavior without spanking, yelling, or arguing using a three-step counting system. To register for this class, please click on the registration link and answer the questions. You will receive an email confirmation after registering. If you have any questions, call Family Resource Center and Prevention Council Manager, Ashley Lawrence, at 207-739-0222, or email alawrence@community-concepts.org.
Contact: Melissa Green Phone: 207-743-7716
Website: https://ccimaine.org/
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)
Start Date: 7/27/2026 End Date: 8/17/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays
Time: 10am - 12pm
Town: Lewiston
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=fff7a9dd-716a-48cc-bb5b-7a7c7b54bb18
Additional Information: This is a 4-week course for parents/caregivers of children ages 0-5 that helps build parenting skills through an understanding of child development. To register for this class, please click on the registration link and answer the questions. You will receive an email confirmation after registering. If you have any questions, please call our FRC & Prevention Manager, Ashley Lawrence, at 207-739-0222, or email alawrence@community-concepts.org.
Contact: Melissa Green Phone: 1207-743-7716
Website: https://ccimaine.org/
Nurturing Parenting: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 8/3/2026 End Date: 9/28/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Every Monday starting Aug 3- September 28th with no class on August 31st.
Time: 930am-1030am
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-4.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1grgB7vQgrQVz3gMRSs9Cea_r-jCaeqNgAoTp8LYxPwA/edit
Additional Information: This evidenced-based parenting program provides parents and caregivers opportunities to learn and develop skills such as empathy, self worth, empowerment, roles and expectations of children, plus discipline with dignity for children ages 0-4. Class is on Zoom.
Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 8/6/2026 End Date: 9/3/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 12:30 - 2:30PM
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children prenatal to 5.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/7nShQA6GFrzQLbDr9
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: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org