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

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.

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

Council: Healthy Kids (Lincoln)

Start Date: 1/9/2024 End Date: 10/18/2024

Day(s) of the Week:

Time:

Audience: For individuals interested in participating in the Active Parenting course for ages 5-12, either in person or on Zoom.

In Person or Virtual: Hybrid

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classsignup

Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org

123 Magic

Council: Healthy Kids (Lincoln)

Start Date: 1/25/2024 End Date: 10/18/2024

Day(s) of the Week:

Time:

Audience: For individuals interested in the Magic 123 program.

In Person or Virtual: Hybrid

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classsignup

Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Healthy Kids (Lincoln)

Start Date: 1/30/2024 End Date: 10/18/2024

Day(s) of the Week:

Time:

Audience: Fathers or individuals in a fathering role who are interested in participating in the Nurturing Fathers Program either in person or on Zoom.

In Person or Virtual: Hybrid

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classsignup

Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org

Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Waldo Community Action Partners (Waldo)

Start Date: 6/27/2024 End Date: 8/29/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday afternoon starting on June 27th for 10 weeks.

Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Town: Belfast

Audience: Individuals and families looking to develop and promote empathy and compassion within their families.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: No

Contact: Ryan Jackson Phone: (207) 338-6809

Website: https://waldocap.org/

Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 7/2/2024 End Date: 9/24/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday's

Time: 10-11am

Audience: Parents/caregivers of children

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: Please fill out our registration form to enroll in classes. This is a rolling admissions style class so participants can join in on any Wednesday. Once 8 classes are completed, a certificate will be provided. Please email Shannon at shannonb@kidsfreetogrow.org with any other questions.

Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org

Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Aroostook Council for Healthy Families (Aroostook)

Start Date: 7/16/2024 End Date: 9/18/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday and Wednesday

Time: Tuesdays at 10:00am or Wednesdays at 5:30pm

Audience: Caregivers with children of all ages.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQNWPXWm8avlgVdozBU_KfBViEwYq5AqE4o630QVu3BUwtRA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Contact: Danielle Langley Phone: 207-538-5674

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

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 7/17/2024 End Date: 9/11/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 5:00-6:00PM

Audience: Fathers and other males caregivers of children

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Community Concepts, Inc. (Oxford)

Start Date: 7/30/2024 End Date: 9/10/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday's: July 30th, August 6th, August 13th, August 20th, August 27th, September 3rd, and September 10th

Time: 12:30pm-2:30pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=ab60382f-fd05-47c2-811e-ea6f697d335d

Additional Information: To register for this class, please click on the registration link and answer the questions. You will receive an email confirmation after registering. If you have any questions feel free to call Melissa Robinson at 207-240-2990, or email at parentworkshops@community-concepts.org.

Contact: Melissa Green Phone: 207-743-7716

Website: www.ccimaine.org

123 Magic

Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)

Start Date: 9/23/2024 End Date: 9/30/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays: September 23rd and September 30th

Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=6c701fec-791b-4f5b-a8fb-8220d5dbf1ce

Contact: Melissa Green Phone: 1207-743-7716

Website: www.ccimaine.org

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)

Start Date: 10/4/2024 End Date: 12/20/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Fridays: October 4th, October 11th, October 18th, October 25th, November 1st, November 8th, November 15th, November 22nd, November 29th, December 6th, December 13th, and December 20th

Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=94f19075-14dc-4b17-86e2-00609a1d992e

Contact: Melissa Green Phone: 1207-743-7716

Website: www.ccimaine.org

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

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 10/8/2024 End Date: 11/12/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm

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