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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:
Kids Free to Grow (York)
3 Webhannet Pl.
Unit 1
Kennebunk, ME 04043
Contact: Shannon Briggs
shannonb@kidsfreetogrow.org
http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org


Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 7/2/2025    End Date: 6/24/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Nurturing Parenting is held every Wednesday, join in on any Wednesday!

Time: 10-11am

Audience: Caregivers of children of all ages.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://Register using this link: 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


Circle of Security

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 7/17/2025    End Date: 8/28/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Class starts Thursday, July 17th and runs until August 28th. Weekly attendance is required.

Time: 930am

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-8.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1grgB7vQgrQVz3gMRSs9Cea_r-jCaeqNgAoTp8LYxPwA/edit

Additional Information: Circle of Security Parenting helps caregivers better understand and meet the needs of their young children through strong attachment and consistent response. Certificates awarded upon completion of all 8 sessions.

Contact: Shannon Briggs   Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org


Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 8/4/2025    End Date: 6/29/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Class starts on Monday, August 4th and will run each week, participants can join in on any Monday.

Time: 11am

Audience: For parents/caregivers impacted by substance use.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1grgB7vQgrQVz3gMRSs9Cea_r-jCaeqNgAoTp8LYxPwA/edit

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 10 week program with rolling enrollment - register any time.

Contact: Shannon Briggs   Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org


Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 8/7/2025    End Date: 10/9/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Class starts on Thursday, August 7th and runs every Thursday until Oct. 9. Weekly attendance required.

Time: 6pm

Audience: Male caregivers of children of all ages.

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: Fathers and other male caregivers have conversations around different weekly parenting topics.

Contact: Shannon Briggs   Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org