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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: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 1/1/2026 End Date: 3/31/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday on Zoom. Join on any Wednesday that you are able.
Time: 10am
Audience: Parents/caregivers of children ages 0-18.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1grgB7vQgrQVz3gMRSs9Cea_r-jCaeqNgAoTp8LYxPwA/edit
Additional Information: For parents/caregivers of children of any age. Start on any Wednesday.
Contact: Shannon Briggs Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 1/8/2026 End Date: 3/26/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 5pm
Audience: Parents and caregivers of all age children
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform
Additional Information: Open enrollment, start any week you are able
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 2/17/2026 End Date: 4/21/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Town: varied
Audience: Sagadahoc County caregivers
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/H2zaxURWQPW3l1rAx5D9rA
Additional Information: Topics include: 1. Understanding Feelings 2. Positive Discipline 3. Communicating with Respect 4. Building Self-Worth in Children 5. Praising Children & their Behavior 6. Ages & Stages of Growth for Infants & Toddlers 7. The Philosophy and Practices of Nurturing Parenting® 8. Learning Positive Ways to Deal with Stress & Anger 9. Understanding & Developing Family Morals, Values & Rules 10. Ways to Enhance Positive Brain Development in Children & Teens
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230
Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Community Concepts, Inc. (Oxford)
Start Date: 2/18/2026 End Date: 4/8/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 10am to 12pm
Town: South Paris
In Person or Virtual: Other Online/Remote
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=ab60382f-fd05-47c2-811e-ea6f697d335d
Additional Information: This is a 8-week course for parents/caregivers with children of any age that provides education on the philosophy and skills of Nurturing Parenting. To register for this class, please click on the registration link and answer the questions. You will receive an email confirmation after registering. If you have any questions, call Community Education Coordinator, Ashley Lawrence, at 207-739-0222, or email alawrence@community-concepts.org.
Contact: Melissa Green Phone: 207-743-7716
Website: https://ccimaine.org/
Nurturing Parenting: Community-Based Education
Council: Waldo Community Action Partners (Waldo)
Start Date: 3/9/2026 End Date: 5/18/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays(April 20th is a holiday)
Time: 2pm-4pm
Town: Belfast
Audience: Parent that want to enhance their parenting skills.
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.office.com/r/td88HMRYA4
Additional Information: If you have any questions regarding these classes please feel free to reach out to Kristie Hamlin at 207-338-6809 or khamlin@waldocap.org.
Contact: Monica Pettengill Phone: (207) 338-6809
Website: https://waldocap.org/
Active Parenting- Teens (ages 12+)
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 4/29/2026 End Date: 6/10/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm
Audience: Parents/caregivers of youth ages 12 and up.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/jMtJ5Zsh2v5ka7yX8
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org