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: Community-Based Education

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 1/1/2026 End Date: 3/31/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday on Zoom. Join on any Wednesday that you are able.

Time: 10am

Audience: Parents/caregivers of children ages 0-18.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: For parents/caregivers of children of any age. Start on any Wednesday.

Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 1/4/2026 End Date: 3/29/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Sundays

Time: 6pm-7pm

Audience: Fathers and male 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 admission, start any week you are available

Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

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

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 1/6/2026 End Date: 2/10/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Audience: Caregivers of ages 5-12

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/iczBi1HPa2746RSG8

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 1/8/2026 End Date: 3/26/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

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/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Additional Information: Open enrollment, start any week you are able

Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

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

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 1/20/2026 End Date: 2/24/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 5:30-7:30 PM

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 5-12

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: A 6-week course for parents and caregivers of children ages 5-12. This course continues where First Five Years leaves off, with a focus on childhood development and healthy strategies for addressing daily parenting challenges. Topics covered include: *effective communication & encouragement *building self-esteem *cooperation *defusing power struggles *dealing with peer pressure *using positive discipline *building closer relationships through family fun

Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 2/5/2026 End Date: 4/30/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Thursday

Time: 3-4:30 pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/SCSKJtWdS3Uxs86x6

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 2/17/2026 End Date: 4/21/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Town: varied

Audience: Sagadahoc County caregivers

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/H2zaxURWQPW3l1rAx5D9rA

Additional Information: Topics include: 1. Understanding Feelings 2. Positive Discipline 3. Communicating with Respect 4. Building Self-Worth in Children 5. Praising Children & their Behavior 6. Ages & Stages of Growth for Infants & Toddlers 7. The Philosophy and Practices of Nurturing ParentingÂ® 8. Learning Positive Ways to Deal with Stress & Anger 9. Understanding & Developing Family Morals, Values & Rules 10. Ways to Enhance Positive Brain Development in Children & Teens

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

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org

Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Community Concepts, Inc. (Oxford)

Start Date: 2/18/2026 End Date: 4/8/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 10am to 12pm

Town: South Paris

In Person or Virtual: Other Online/Remote

Registration Required: No

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

Additional Information: This is a 8-week course for parents/caregivers with children of any age that provides education on the philosophy and skills of Nurturing Parenting. 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, call Community Education Coordinator, Ashley Lawrence, at 207-739-0222, or email alawrence@community-concepts.org.

Contact: Melissa Green Phone: 207-743-7716

Website: https://ccimaine.org/

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Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)

Start Date: 2/23/2026 End Date: 3/2/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays

Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm

Town: Lewiston

In Person or Virtual: Other Online/Remote

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=0283c7af-8f38-4766-9955-8a33455d76dc

Additional Information: This is a 2-week course for parents/caregivers of children ages 2-12 designed to manage difficult behavior without spanking, yelling, or arguing using a three-step counting system. 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, call Community Education Coordinator, Ashley Lawrence, at 207-739-0222, or email alawrence@community-concepts.org.

Contact: Melissa Green Phone: 1207-743-7716

Website: https://ccimaine.org/

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

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 3/3/2026 End Date: 4/7/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/qSZJRYWJdWp28DMg9

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org