Local Parenting Resources

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

Or select one of the filters below to see what's happening around the state.

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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: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 2/6/2024 End Date: 4/30/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 4:00-5:00PM

Audience: Parents and caregivers of infants, toddlers and preschoolers

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: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 4/22/2024 End Date: 5/20/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays

Time: 12:30 - 2:30pm

Town: Skowhegan or Zoom

In Person or Virtual: Hybrid

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/NWUcMzakKTQzTypv7

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 4/23/2024 End Date: 5/14/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 6-8PM

Audience: Parents and caregivers with children under 5 years old

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc-yuqDIuE92R42TnFLJc_5w4Ma-Imbz1

Additional Information: This series is designed for parents and caregivers with children from birth to age 5. Learn about parenting styles and roles, ages and stages of development, discipline techniques that work, how to prevent tantrums, building a strong family bond, and much more.

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

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org

Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 4/24/2024 End Date: 6/26/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 12:30-2 PM

Audience: Knox County parents & caregivers

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc29rj91-obNfgRQ_fLFS2ZcsEUfMTTYh-eQ09vs3RPkIXecw/viewform

Additional Information: A series of 10 enrichment classes for parents/caregivers who would like to increase their parenting knowledge and skills to make informed, healthy parenting choices. Offered on a rolling basis: join anytime and attend any/all of the classes! Can be attended virtually or in-person (if enough interest). Topics by week: Week 1: Philosophy of Nurturing Parenting Week 2: Ages and Stages Week 3: Brain Development Week 4: Communicating with Respect Week 5: Building Self-Worth Week 6: Understanding Feelings Week 7: Family Morals and Values Week 8: Praising Children and Their Behavior Week 9: Alternatives to Spanking Week 10: Positive Ways to Deal with Stress

Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org

Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 6/3/2024 End Date: 7/1/2024

Day(s) of the Week:

Time:

Town: Skowhegan

In Person or Virtual: Hybrid

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/aiSTuWQq4iE7eZru5

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