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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
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 Families with Children with Special Needs or Health Challenges

Additional Activities
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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:
Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
232 Court Street
Machias, ME 04654
Contact: Monica Olivares
molivares@sun-rise.org
www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Parenting through Recovery Support Group at Inspire Recovery Cetner

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 4/3/2024    End Date: 6/26/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 6:00 pm

Audience: Hancock County Public and members of Inspire Recovery Center

In Person or Virtual: Hybrid

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScw5tMwRsw3wBV7ykn9e43SBObyGyio2aVJpb6Ld4kdZENEKg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Additional Information: Join us for coffee and conversation about the amazing and challenging journey called parenthood. Find support, share stories, find resources, get parenting information and so much more. This is a hybrid group that meets weekly, in person at Inspire Recovery Center, 24 Church Street, Ellsworth and live via zoom. Children and family welcome!

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Parenting and Play! Weekly Ellsworth Playgroup

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 4/4/2024    End Date: 6/27/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 10:00

Audience: Hancock County public, Maine Families participants.

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScw5tMwRsw3wBV7ykn9e43SBObyGyio2aVJpb6Ld4kdZENEKg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Additional Information: Bring your infants and toddlers and come play, meet new friends and build those social connections every Thursday!

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 4/19/2024    End Date: 4/19/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Fridays

Time: 9:00

Audience: Hancock County Public

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJjpLX_xg9GiCQjV2wehkWYCGgHCJ2xIVxvA4DNHJkr6zLNg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Additional Information: This parenting opportunity is designed to give parents tips and tricks to help navigate through the different challenges of parenting. This week's workshop is about communicating with respect.

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com