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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Nurturing Parenting: Fathers
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 8/2/2022 End Date: 10/25/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 3-4:30pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlc-2qrzIrHdL1zuabAb-GUyutAwwQXNHW
Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Kids Free to Grow (Cumberland)
Start Date: 8/15/2022 End Date: 10/3/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Monday
Time: 9:00
Town: Portland
Audience: Parents, Caregivers with or without DHHS referrals
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIoceivqzwuGdeLrdrb5wMTx1piuAkQD68l
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-854-1030
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Knox)
Start Date: 8/24/2022 End Date: 10/26/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 6-8 pm
Audience: Knox, Waldo and Sagadahoc county residents.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkc-qppjMjHNfz5lY1saf5CDqPwEd10YnK
Additional Information: For ALL parents and caregivers. This is an open series of 10 enrichment classes. Attend as many as you want or can. Registration is required. Topics will include: • Nurturing Parenting Practices - Aug. 24th • Ages & Stages of Development - Aug. 31st • Enhancing Brain Development - Sept. 14th • Dealing with Feelings - Sept. 21st • Developing Self-Worth - Sept. 28th • Praise & Encouragement - Oct. 5th • Communicating with Respect - Oct. 12th • Family Morals, Values and Rules - Oct. 19th • Nurturing Discipline - Oct. 26th • Managing Stress - Nov. 9th
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230
Website: http://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Nurturing Parenting: Fathers
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 9/14/2022 End Date: 12/7/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Audience: Open to anyone who identifies as a father figure in a parenting relationship
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqd-uspjktHtb2Y_u9z8HUACfn5q9e_EAQ
Additional Information: This 12 session program is designed for fathers! Participants will learn skills for communication, encouragement, positive discipline strategies, effective teamwork, problem solving and more.
Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 10/4/2022 End Date: 12/27/2022
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 10/4/2022 End Date: 11/29/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday
Time: 10:00-11:30
Audience: Parents and Caregivers of children 0-5
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtf-CoqDorHNcWmjcYq5UiEnPyhf11lEa-
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Nurturing Parenting: Fathers
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 10/4/2022 End Date: 12/13/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 5pm-6pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfz8_QYDe04-PcTGt5t1OUAcb2BJ3AhjJXDW7N9XGneqNA8cg/viewform
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 10/4/2022 End Date: 11/29/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 1-2pm
Audience: parents and caregivers of children
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqb8zkePkqjYjccPkzvecH6JWrsBwzB-5DVs73jtIPvv3Jag/viewform
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 10/5/2022 End Date: 11/30/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 5-6pm
Audience: parents and caregivers of children
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqb8zkePkqjYjccPkzvecH6JWrsBwzB-5DVs73jtIPvv3Jag/viewform
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Fathers
Council: Advocates For Children/Community Concepts Inc.
Start Date: 10/5/2022 End Date: 12/21/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00a-11:30am
Audience: A 13-week program tailored to meet the needs and learning styles of any man parenting a child!
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Additional Information: To register please call Danielle at 207-402-1621 or email Parentworkshops@community-concepts.org
Contact: Susan Denoncour Phone: 207-739-6544
Website: www.ccimaine.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 10/6/2022 End Date: 12/29/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Kids Free to Grow (Cumberland)
Start Date: 10/10/2022 End Date: 12/12/2022
Day(s) of the Week: mondays
Time: 9:00
Town: portland
Audience: Parents, Caregivers with or without DHHS referrals
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-854-1030
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 1/3/2023 End Date: 3/28/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 1/5/2023 End Date: 3/30/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 4/4/2023 End Date: 6/27/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 4/6/2023 End Date: 6/29/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children any age.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rivch54z4LfcE9p4JPtqPOb3XVsfJr50_N80MwPqIIg/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
56 Leighton Road
Augusta ME 04330
Office Phone: 207 623 5120
Office FAX: 207 213 6301
General Email: info@mechildrenstrust.org
