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Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Aroostook Council for Healthy Families (Aroostook)

Start Date: 1/7/2025    End Date: 3/12/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday mornings or Wednesday afternoons

Time: Tues 10am-12pm or Wed 3-5pm

Audience: Caregivers with children of all ages.

In Person or Virtual: Hybrid

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/2uJYuyo4TGPk8SVh9

Additional Information: Participants can join virtually on Zoom on Tuesdays from 10am-12pm. Hybrid sessions meets on Wednesday afternoons from 3-5pm and participants can join in-person at the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library in Presque Isle, or connect to the group virtually on Zoom.

Contact: Danielle Langley   Phone: 207-538-5674

Website: https://sites.google.com/achf-me.org/wwwachf-meorg


Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 1/23/2025    End Date: 2/13/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday for 4 Weeks

Time: 2pm-3pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Additional Information: Learn about your child’s brain development and parenting methods for each developmental stage. These parenting strategies increase positive behavior and strengthen your relationship! For more information, please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 1/30/2025    End Date: 2/20/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Thursday

Time: 9:00-11:00 AM

Audience: Parents and caregivers with children under 5

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zJUNwNX9QXuEZx1b93kE-w

Additional Information: This series is designed for parents and caregivers with children from birth to age 5. Learn about parenting styles and roles, ages and stages of development, discipline techniques that work, how to prevent tantrums, building a strong family bond, and much more.

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

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org


Circle of Security

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 2/3/2025    End Date: 3/31/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Thursday for 8 weeks from 2-3pm

Time: 2pm-3pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Additional Information: As parents and caregivers, there are times that we feel lost and uncertain. Imagine what it would be like if you were able to make sense of what your child needs from you. Circle of Security Parenting is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. This course is free, open to the public and held on Zoom. For more information, please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Circle of Security

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 2/3/2025    End Date: 3/24/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Monday for 8 weeks

Time: 12pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Additional Information: As parents and caregivers, there are times that we feel lost and uncertain. Imagine what it would be like if you were able to make sense of what your child needs from you. Circle of Security Parenting is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. This course is free, open to all and held on Zoom. For more information, please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 2/11/2025    End Date: 4/15/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday

Time: 9am-10am

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

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,Ages & Stages, Brain Development, Communicating with Respect, Building Self Worth, Understanding Feelings, Family Morals and Values, Praising Children, Positive Discipline, and Dealing with Stress. Come to one or all! These trainings are based on discussion, questions and interest! For more information please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org or text/call 263-5270

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Circle of Security

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 2/18/2025    End Date: 4/8/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 5:30-7:30 pm

Town: Bath

Audience: Sagadahoc caregivers of children

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3b7r_KtXReyZYRz7vdOPGg

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

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

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org


Active Parenting- First Five Years

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 3/3/2025    End Date: 3/31/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays

Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/62gBxmAA4xrWRwTNA

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.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: 9:00- 10:30 AM

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 Security® Parenting™ 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 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

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

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.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