Local Parenting Resources

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Find a class developed with your child's age in mind:

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5-12 Years

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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: 1/6/2025 End Date: 4/30/2025

Day(s) of the Week:

Time:

Town: Farmington

Audience: Parents and Caregivers of children 0-18

In Person or Virtual: Hybrid

Registration Required: No

Contact: Rileigh Blanchet Phone: 207-778-6960

Website: http://www.fcctf.org

Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Kids Free to Grow (Cumberland)

Start Date: 3/24/2025 End Date: 6/30/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday

Time: 10 am - 11 am

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://Parent registration form - Google Forms

Contact: Sandra Jose Phone: 207-956-3750

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org

Circle of Security

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 3/27/2025 End Date: 5/15/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday starting 3/27 and ending 5/15.

Time: 9:30-10:30am

Audience: Parents/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: At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. Circle of Security will help you: Understand your child's emotional world by learning to read emotional needs. Support your child's ability to successfully manage emotions Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem. Honor the innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure. This class will be held on Zoom.

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: 4/1/2025 End Date: 6/30/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday. Class is rolling admission, you can start on any Wednesday and once you complete 8 classes, you will receive a certificate of completion.

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

Additional Information: This parenting opportunity is designed to give parents tips and tricks to help navigate through the different challenges of parenting. Topics include: Nurturing Parenting, Brain Development, Communicating with Respect, Building Self Worth, Understanding Feelings, Family Morals and Values, Praising Children, Positive Discipline, and Dealing with Stress. This class is being held on Zoom.

Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org

Nurturing Parenting: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 4/1/2025 End Date: 6/24/2025

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

Additional Information: This class is ongoing, join the first Tuesday that you are able

Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 4/3/2025 End Date: 6/26/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Thursday

Time: 5:001pm-6:00pm

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: Enrollment is ongoing, you may start class on any Thursday you are available

Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

123 Magic

Council: Community Concepts, Inc. (Oxford)

Start Date: 4/28/2025 End Date: 5/5/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays 4/28 and 5/5.

Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=36913ec3-c00a-4e51-b670-c8c781016bdb

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: https://ccimaine.org/

Circle of Security

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 4/29/2025 End Date: 6/17/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 10:00- NOON

Audience: Parents and caregivers with children under 6

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-idDSIWOR9-OOPzgU5J57w

Additional Information: At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of SecurityÂ® Parentingâ„¢ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Circle of Security will help you: Understand your childâ€™s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs Support your childâ€™s ability to successfully manage emotions Enhance the development of your childâ€™s self esteem Honor the innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure

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

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org

Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Community Concepts, Inc. (Oxford)

Start Date: 5/2/2025 End Date: 5/23/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Fridays 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, and 5/23.

Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=e0ccf392-1537-42d4-9744-54790cee97cf

Contact: Melissa Green Phone: 207-743-7716

Website: https://ccimaine.org/

123 Magic

Council: Community Concepts, Inc. (Oxford)

Start Date: 5/12/2025 End Date: 5/19/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays 5/12 and 5/19.

Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=4144055f-2eb0-40f3-8797-2296bc6ded10

Contact: Melissa Green Phone: 207-743-7716

Website: https://ccimaine.org/

Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 5/21/2025 End Date: 6/11/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 5:30-7:30 pm

Town: Bath

Audience: Sagadahoc County caregivers of children

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DTsPrFfKTsu78RXCIsQF3g

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

123 Magic

Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)

Start Date: 6/2/2025 End Date: 6/9/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays 6/2 and 6/9.

Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=24bbac2a-c1bf-474b-98a3-7d69f221facf

Contact: Melissa Green Phone: 1207-743-7716

Website: https://ccimaine.org/