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:

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5-12 Years

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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.

Please contact the Prevention Council for more information on upcoming events:
Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
101 Water St
Waterville, ME 04901
Contact: Kristen Plummer
kristenp@kvcap.org
http://www.kvcap.org

Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 6/11/2024 End Date: 8/27/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday Mornings (Rolling Admissions)

Time: 10:00 - 11:30am

Audience: Parents and caregivers impacted by substance use disorder and recovery.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/kUzJvzXDMH24SpxJ7

Additional Information: This class has rolling admissions - contact us to register any time!

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Circle of Parents (July - September)

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 7/18/2024 End Date: 9/19/2024

Day(s) of the Week: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/35oRoF3p7bTEfgH89

Additional Information: This mutual peer support group is open to anyone in a parenting role. With rolling enrollment, join us any time. Connect with other caregivers, share ideas and support!

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 7/22/2024 End Date: 8/19/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays

Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children prenatal to age 5.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/pksmAYX9gSAZMJ5p8

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Pittsfield Library Parent & Playgroup (July - September)

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 7/31/2024 End Date: 9/25/2024

Day(s) of the Week: 4th Wednesday of each month

Time: 11:00 am - 12:00pm

Town: Pittsfield

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Join us for playtime at the Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St. Art, movement, stories & sensory play activities are designed for ages birth - 5. All are welcome!

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Strong Families Community Workshop

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 8/14/2024 End Date: 8/14/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday, August 14th

Time: 5:00 - 6:30pm

Audience: Parents, caregivers and community members.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/ZBcrqDeFST5YxVJr6

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