Local Parenting Resources

Click on any county for information about local activities and the contact information for the Prevention Council where you live.

Or select one of the filters below to see what's happening around the state.

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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
	Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorder
	Families with Children with Special Needs or Health Challenges

Additional Activities

	Playgroups & Parenting Groups
	Events
	Professional Training
	Front Porch Project

Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.

Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 6/21/2022 End Date: 10/4/2022

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday afternoons

Time: 3:30 - 5:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ocO6qpjkqGNGfEpVIyGv61NmfQ7rGx6LC

Additional Information: This program explores the effects of substance abuse and recovery on individuals and families. Parents will learn nurturing skills using a variety of techniques and activities that accommodate different learning styles. This is a 17 week program, with rolling enrollment. Contact us to register any time!

Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Zoom! Playgroup

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 7/6/2022 End Date: 8/31/2022

Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday in July & August

Time: 10:00 - 10:30 am

Audience: Children birth - 5 and their parents/caregivers.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldeivqjsuHNQxP8H5NcXZUHUbnNne4vnv

Additional Information: This weekly playgroup is designed for children birth to age 5 and their caregivers. We will share a new story, song, and activity each week. Connect with other parents while your little ones learn through play. Register once and come to one group, some, or all!

Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Circle of Parents (July-September Series)

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 7/7/2022 End Date: 9/15/2022

Day(s) of the Week: Every other Thursday

Time: 11:00am -12:30pm

Audience: This group is open to parents and caregivers, anyone parenting a child!

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsce6rpjoiHdauxfJlMA0CIyNQY9wZitxV

Additional Information: Open to anyone in a parenting role, this peer support group is lead by parents, along with a KVCAP trained facilitator. Our group purpose: parents supporting and uplifting other parents to raise healthy children.

Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 8/15/2022 End Date: 9/12/2022

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays

Time: 1-3pm

Audience: Caregivers of ages 0-5

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tcOGurzkiHtFhNHGsuklgEi5eHaTHt-tS

Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 9/14/2022 End Date: 12/7/2022

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm

Audience: Open to anyone who identifies as a father figure in a parenting relationship

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqd-uspjktHtb2Y_u9z8HUACfn5q9e_EAQ

Additional Information: This 12 session program is designed for fathers! Participants will learn skills for communication, encouragement, positive discipline strategies, effective teamwork, problem solving and more.

Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Active Parenting- Active Parenting 4th Edition (ages 5-12)

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 9/14/2022 End Date: 10/19/2022

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 1 - 3pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpc-uqqzopGNIYk4K0Vz_DY9HJpnOZr_Mz

Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577

Website: http://www.kvcap.org