Local Resources

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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: 10/1/2025    End Date: 12/31/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Class is every Wednesday, join on any Wednesday you are able!

Time: 10-11am

Audience: Parents/caregivers of children 0-18.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://Register here: 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: Community-Based Education

Council: Aroostook Council for Healthy Families (Aroostook)

Start Date: 10/1/2025    End Date: 12/17/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Participants can choose Tuesday mornings at 10am or Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm.

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

Audience: Caregivers of children ages 0-18 years.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/umc25MTEvAppVwSQ8

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: Skills for Families

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 10/2/2025    End Date: 12/18/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 5:00pm-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: Open enrollment, start any week

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org