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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Circle of Security
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 12/23/2025 End Date: 2/10/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday starting 12/23/25
Time: 10am
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: Join us for Circle of Security Parenting for conversation around secure attachment in a supportive environment. Class runs for 8 weeks and a certificate will be provided after 8 sessions are completed.
Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
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
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 1/5/2026 End Date: 2/9/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/EER1thUo3qRsRzx19
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
Circle of Security
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 1/8/2026 End Date: 2/26/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 12pm
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-6
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
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 1/22/2026 End Date: 2/12/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 12-2 PM
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children aged 0-5
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classes
Additional Information: 4-week course for parents/caregivers of children ages 0-5. This course helps parents/caregivers build parenting skills through an understanding of child development. Topics covered include: *parenting styles and roles *ages and stages of development *connecting with your child *building a strong family bond *establishing routines *preventing tantrums
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.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 Parenting® 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
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 2/23/2026 End Date: 3/23/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Audience: Caregivers of ages 0-5
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/AqZgN9wrLJWUAfGC9
Contact: Megan Dickinson Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588
Website: http://www.kvcap.org