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.

Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families

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

Start Date: 5/1/2025 End Date: 7/31/2025

Day(s) of the Week:

Time:

Town: Farmington

Audience: Parents of Children 0-17

In Person or Virtual: Hybrid

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://Please reach out to Emily at (207)778-6960 for more details and to schedule an intake

Contact: Rileigh Blanchet Phone: 207-778-6960

Website: http://www.fcctf.org

Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Aroostook Council for Healthy Families (Aroostook)

Start Date: 7/1/2025 End Date: 9/30/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays or Wednesdays

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

Audience: Caregivers with children of all ages.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/w4YaXnweZMK5ZkUYA

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: 7/2/2025 End Date: 6/24/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Nurturing Parenting is held every Wednesday, join in on any Wednesday!

Time: 10-11am

Audience: Caregivers of children of all ages.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://Register using this link: 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 (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 7/10/2025 End Date: 9/25/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 5pm

Audience: Parents and caregivers of all age children

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: No

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

Additional Information: Class is ongoing, join the next Thursday you are able.

Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Circle of Security

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 7/17/2025 End Date: 8/28/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Class starts Thursday, July 17th and runs until August 28th. Weekly attendance is required.

Time: 930am

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-8.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: Circle of Security Parenting helps caregivers better understand and meet the needs of their young children through strong attachment and consistent response. Certificates awarded upon completion of all 8 sessions.

Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org

Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 7/23/2025 End Date: 8/13/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 3-5 pm

Town: Bath

Audience: Sagadahoc caregivers

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Oufwse9yQHqyC1XcU4QiFA

Additional Information: Come join other caregivers with children from birth to age 5 What a baby's cry means Ages and stages of development Building a strong bond Your child's growing brain Using mindfulness Effective discipline

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

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org

Nurturing Parenting: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 7/24/2025 End Date: 9/25/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 12pm-1pm

Town: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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