Local Parenting Resources

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

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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

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

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 7/1/2026 End Date: 9/2/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 4pm

Audience: Fathers and other male caregivers of all age children

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1W5I17vV2z6mIthSH0AMDANZJvc9InIP9epYwFYLVQX4/preview

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: 7/1/2026 End Date: 9/30/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday- join in any Wednesday that you are able!

Time: 10am

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children of all ages.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: Nurturing Parenting: Community Based Education is appropriate for parents and caregivers of children of all ages. Topics include dealing with stress, appropriate discipline, building self-worth, family values, and more. No class on: 8/26, 9/2, 9/16, and 9/30.

Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 7/23/2026 End Date: 10/15/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Thursday

Time: 3-4:30

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/XNXqWoG2w9nSk21o8

Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

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

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 8/4/2026 End Date: 9/8/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 9:00am-11:00am

Audience: Parents and caregivers of ages 5-12

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/adttfBr4kPsA8BfR7

Additional Information: Do you ever feel like there is a better way to handle those daily parenting challenges? Learn how with this 6 session video & discussion-based program for parents and caregivers of children ages 5-12. Participants will learn strategies for communication, positive discipline, building self-esteem, and more.

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

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Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force (Franklin)

Start Date: 8/21/2026 End Date: 9/4/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 12:00

Town: Farmington

Audience: Parents and Caregivers of Children 2-12

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://www.fcctf.org

Contact: Rileigh Blanchet Phone: 207-778-6960

Website: http://www.fcctf.org

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 9/2/2026 End Date: 11/25/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Audience: Men in parenting & caregiver roles

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/fh35Yk6Ak6kVUXSW7

Additional Information: Join us for this 12 session program especially for dads (any father figures welcome!) Participants will learn about the roots of fathering, and practice skills for communication, problem solving, guiding behavior, building self-esteem and the parent-child relationship.

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: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 9/10/2026 End Date: 10/1/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday starting September 10th-October 1st

Time: 930-11am

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 5-12.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: A comprehensive parenting program helping parents of kids ages 5 to 12 raise responsible, cooperative children who can resist negative peer pressure and thrive. Topics include brain development, improved communication, and appropriate discipline. Class is on Zoom.

Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org

Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 10/28/2026 End Date: 2/3/2027

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 5pm

Audience: Parents and caregivers of all age children

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1W5I17vV2z6mIthSH0AMDANZJvc9InIP9epYwFYLVQX4/preview

Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481