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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Circle of Security
Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force (Franklin)
Start Date: 9/10/2025 End Date: 11/5/2025
Day(s) of the Week:
Time: 7:00pm
Town: Farmington
Audience: Parents and Caregivers 0-14
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: http://www,fcctf.org
Contact: Rileigh Blanchet Phone: 207-778-6960
Website: http://www.fcctf.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 9/23/2025 End Date: 10/28/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday from 9/23-10/28 (No class 10/14)
Time: 10-11:30am
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1grgB7vQgrQVz3gMRSs9Cea_r-jCaeqNgAoTp8LYxPwA/edit
Additional Information: This course helps parents/caregivers build parenting skills through an understanding of their child's development. Topics covered include: parenting styles and roles, ages and stages of development, connecting with your child, building a strong family bond, establishing routines, and preventing tantrums. For caregivers of children ages 0-4.
Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 9/30/2025 End Date: 10/28/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/hxcBfAnoHhDjbM3j9
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: 10/1/2025 End Date: 12/31/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Class is every Wednesday, join on any Wednesday you are able!
Time: 10-11am
Audience: Parents/caregivers of children 0-18.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1grgB7vQgrQVz3gMRSs9Cea_r-jCaeqNgAoTp8LYxPwA/edit
Additional Information: Nurturing Parenting is for parents and caregivers who care for children of all ages. Topics include: dealing with stress, communicating with respect, alternatives to spanking, and more. Once you complete 8 sessions, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 10/2/2025 End Date: 12/18/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Audience: Parents and Caregivers of all age children
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform
Additional Information: Open enrollment, start any week
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 10/7/2025 End Date: 10/28/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 12:30-2:30 PM
Audience: Parents of children aged 0-5
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classes
Additional Information: 4-week course for parents/caregivers of children ages 0-5. This course helps parents/caregivers build parenting skills through an understanding of their child’s development. Topics covered include: *parenting styles and roles *ages and stages of development *connecting with your child *building a strong family bond *establishing routines *preventing tantrums
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Aroostook Council for Healthy Families (Aroostook)
Start Date: 10/23/2025 End Date: 11/20/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: Thursdays from 10am-Noon or from 4:30-6:30pm
Audience: Families with children ages 0-5 years.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/UuY8a4bGHzN9kV9h9
Contact: Danielle Langley Phone: 207-538-5674