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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 7/7/2022 End Date: 9/1/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday from July 7-September 1, 2022.
Time: 10:30-12pm
Audience: Parents/caregivers of children 0-10.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: http://Email Shannon at shannonb@kidsfreetogrow.org for the Zoom link
Additional Information: Nurturing Parenting features education to foster positive parenting skills with nurturing behaviors, promote healthy physical and emotional development, and teach appropriate role and developmental expectations. This program covers the span of childhood from birth-young adult.
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 7/12/2022 End Date: 9/27/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 7/14/2022 End Date: 9/29/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 7/19/2022 End Date: 9/6/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Audience: Parents/Caregivers of children age 0-10
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://Please email Amy at Amym@kidsfreetogrow.org for registration information
Additional Information: Nurturing Parenting features education to foster positive parenting skills with nurturing behaviors, promote healthy physical and emotional development, and teach appropriate role and developmental expectations. This program covers the span of childhood from birth-young adult.
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 7/20/2022 End Date: 9/21/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 5pm-6pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqb8zkePkqjYjccPkzvecH6JWrsBwzB-5DVs73jtIPvv3Jag/viewform
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Active Parenting- Teens (ages 12+)
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 8/4/2022 End Date: 9/6/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 12pm-1pm
Audience: Parents/Caregivers of Teens 12+
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevBbomWeEIG1l9XocK1T79IUuJ1uWQGjg1YL-FYNsZnZ49dQ/viewform
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Kids Free to Grow (Cumberland)
Start Date: 8/15/2022 End Date: 10/3/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Monday
Time: 9:00
Town: Portland
Audience: Parents, Caregivers with or without DHHS referrals
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIoceivqzwuGdeLrdrb5wMTx1piuAkQD68l
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-854-1030
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Knox)
Start Date: 8/24/2022 End Date: 10/26/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 6-8 pm
Audience: Knox, Waldo and Sagadahoc county residents.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkc-qppjMjHNfz5lY1saf5CDqPwEd10YnK
Additional Information: For ALL parents and caregivers. This is an open series of 10 enrichment classes. Attend as many as you want or can. Registration is required. Topics will include: Nurturing Parenting Practices - Aug. 24th · Ages & Stages of Development - Aug. 31st · Enhancing Brain Development - Sept. 14th · Dealing with Feelings – Sept. 21st · Developing Self-Worth – Sept. 28th Praise & Encouragement – Oct. 5th · Communicating with Respect – Oct. 12th · Family Morals, Values and Rules – Oct. 19th · Nurturing Discipline – Oct. 26th · Managing Stress – Nov. 9th
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230
Website: http://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Active Parenting- Teens (ages 12+)
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 9/12/2022 End Date: 10/24/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays
Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModu2rqTIqGtffT1V_2kXTtQDzEDNGVcpo
Additional Information: For parents of preteens and teens, this video and discussion program provides parents with the skills needed to use effective discipline, teach responsibility, and communicate with their children. Each session includes information on coping with real life issues teens face, such as drugs, sexuality, and violence.
Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 10/4/2022 End Date: 12/27/2022
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 10/6/2022 End Date: 12/29/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Kids Free to Grow (Cumberland)
Start Date: 10/10/2022 End Date: 12/12/2022
Day(s) of the Week: mondays
Time: 9:00
Town: portland
Audience: Parents, Caregivers with or without DHHS referrals
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-854-1030
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Surviving Your Adolescence
Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force
Start Date: 10/12/2022 End Date: 10/26/2022
Day(s) of the Week:
Time: Wednesdays at 12:00
Audience: Parents and Caregivers of Children 12-18
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.fcctf.org
Additional Information: Online
Contact: Renee Whitley Phone: 207-778-6960
Website: http://www.fcctf.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 1/3/2023 End Date: 3/28/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 1/5/2023 End Date: 3/30/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 4/4/2023 End Date: 6/27/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 4/6/2023 End Date: 6/29/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org