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

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Find a class geared toward:

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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: Aroostook Council for Healthy Families (Aroostook)

Start Date: 7/1/2025 End Date: 9/30/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays or Wednesdays

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

Audience: Caregivers with children of all ages.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/w4YaXnweZMK5ZkUYA

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: Community-Based Education

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 7/2/2025 End Date: 6/24/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Nurturing Parenting is held every Wednesday, join in on any Wednesday!

Time: 10-11am

Audience: Caregivers of children of all ages.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://Register using this link: 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: Fathers

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 7/9/2025 End Date: 9/24/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 5pm

Audience: Fathers and other male care givers of children of all ages

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Additional Information: Fathers and other male care givers of children of all ages are welcome to join us Wednesday evenings at 5pm. Admission is rolling, you can join in at any time

Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 7/10/2025 End Date: 9/25/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 5pm

Audience: Parents and caregivers of all age children

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Additional Information: Class is ongoing, join the next Thursday you are able.

Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 7/17/2025 End Date: 10/2/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Thursday

Time: 5:00 pm

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-18

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Additional Information: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-18.

Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 8/7/2025 End Date: 10/9/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Class starts on Thursday, August 7th and runs every Thursday until Oct. 9. Weekly attendance required.

Time: 6pm

Audience: Male caregivers of children of all ages.

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: Fathers and other male caregivers have conversations around different weekly parenting topics.

Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 8/14/2025 End Date: 10/23/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Thursday August 14th-October 23rd

Time: 3-4:30 pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/RiotrnjDwBdKWfTr9

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 9/17/2025 End Date: 12/10/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Audience: Any male caregiver

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/rsRrjTqwHZ8iq3bD7

Contact: Megan Dickinson Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Active Parenting- Active Parenting 4th Edition (ages 5-12)

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 9/17/2025 End Date: 10/22/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 9-11 am

Audience: Sagadahoc County parents and caregivers as well as others

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/y2ohmy56Sx6-Tzsx3bt08A

Additional Information: Active parenting will give you the skills to achieve a fuller, more satisfying family life, and to help your children achieve greater happiness and success. This workshop is geared toward parents and caregivers with children 5-12 year olds and will show you effective ways to: Use positive discipline that works Open up lines of communication Defuse power struggles with your children Build closer relationships through family fun Note: Prevention Council programs are offered at no cost.

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

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org

Active Parenting- Active Parenting 4th Edition (ages 5-12)

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 9/23/2025 End Date: 10/28/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 6-8 PM

Audience: Parents of children ages 5-12

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://A 6-week course for parents and caregivers of children ages 5-12. This course continues where First Five Years leaves off, with a focus on childhood development and healthy strategies for addressing daily parenting challenges. Topics covered include:

Additional Information: A 6-week course for parents and caregivers of children ages 5-12. This course continues where First Five Years leaves off, with a focus on childhood development and healthy strategies for addressing daily parenting challenges. Topics covered include: *effective communication & encouragement *building self-esteem *cooperation *defusing power struggles *dealing with peer pressure *using positive discipline *building closer relationships through family fun

Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org

Active Parenting- Active Parenting 4th Edition (ages 5-12)

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 9/29/2025 End Date: 11/10/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 12pm - 2pm

Audience: Parents & Caregivers of ages 5-12

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/G5KnbPs8ryiMhhph9

Contact: Megan Dickinson Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588