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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:

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Playgroups & Parenting Groups Events

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

Circle of Security

Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)

Start Date: 12/23/2025 End Date: 2/10/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday starting 12/23/25

Time: 10am

Audience: Parents and 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: Join us for Circle of Security Parenting for conversation around secure attachment in a supportive environment. Class runs for 8 weeks and a certificate will be provided after 8 sessions are completed.

Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975

Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org

Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 1/5/2026 End Date: 2/9/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays

Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/EER1thUo3qRsRzx19

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org