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

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

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 9/17/2025 End Date: 12/10/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Audience: Any male caregiver

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/rsRrjTqwHZ8iq3bD7

Contact: Megan Dickinson Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

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

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 9/17/2025 End Date: 10/22/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 5:30-7:30

Audience: Sagadahoc County parents and caregivers as well as others

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/y2ohmy56Sx6-Tzsx3bt08A

Additional Information: Active parenting will give you the skills to achieve a fuller, more satisfying family life, and to help your children achieve greater happiness and success. This workshop is geared toward parents and caregivers with children 5-12 year olds and will show you effective ways to: Use positive discipline that works Open up lines of communication Defuse power struggles with your children Build closer relationships through family fun Note: Prevention Council programs are offered at no cost.

Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org

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

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 9/29/2025 End Date: 11/10/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 12pm - 2pm

Audience: Parents & Caregivers of ages 5-12

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/G5KnbPs8ryiMhhph9

Contact: Megan Dickinson Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Aroostook Council for Healthy Families (Aroostook)

Start Date: 10/1/2025 End Date: 12/17/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Participants can choose Tuesday mornings at 10am or Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm.

Time: Tuesdays at 10am or Wednesdays at 5:30pm

Audience: Caregivers of children ages 0-18 years.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/umc25MTEvAppVwSQ8

Additional Information: Registration is ongoing, and caregivers can start any Tuesday or Wednesday.

Contact: Danielle Langley Phone: 207-538-5674

Website: https://sites.google.com/achf-me.org/wwwachf-meorg

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