Parent Enrichment Classes & Workshops
Sponsored by KVCAP’s Family Enrichment Council of Somerset & Kennebec Counties

Pre-registration is Required

Incredible Years
Young children need developmentally appropriate and nurturing responses from parents. This series of classes for parents of children 0-12 months will provide you with skills to prevent problems, foster positive relationships, and help your child develop the social and emotional skills they need to succeed in life. Registration fee $30 - Parent Guidebook (optional) $10

Tuesday, May 18 & 25, June 1, 8, 15 & 22 from 1-3 p.m.
Waterville KVCAP, Drapeau Rm. - presented by Ruth Lessard and Deb Rich

1,2,3,4 Parents
For parents of children ages one through four. Learn discipline methods that work, how to prevent tantrums, establishing routines to make life easier, and much more. Registration fee $15 - Parent Guidebook (optional) $10.

Wednesday, June 2, 9, &16 from 9-11 a.m.
Skowhegan KVCAP, Marti Stevens Rm. - Presented by Ruth Lessard

Wednesday, July 14, 21, & 28 from 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Augusta Board Room KVCAP - Presented by Deb Rich

Active Parenting Now in 3
This series of three classes combines video, activities and discussion to help parents raise responsible children who are able to resist negative peer pressure. Designed for parents of children ages 5 to 12, the program also demonstrates positive discipline techniques and effective encouragement skills. Registration Fee $15 - Parent Guidebook (optional) $10.

Thursday, June 10, 17, & 24 from 9:30 a.m. – noon
Augusta KVCAP Board Rm. – Presented by Deb Rich

Tuesday, July 13, 20, & 27 from 9-11:30 a.m.
Skowhegan KVCAP, Marti Stevens Rm. – Presented by Ruth Lessard

Positive Parenting Tips
This two-hour workshop will be oriented for parents of young children and will help you identify your parenting style, understand the ages and stages of your child’s development, learn discipline methods that work, how to establish routines, and how to become a calmer parent. Registration fee: $10.

Thursday, May 6 from 9-11 a.m.
Waterville KVCAP Drapeau Room - Presented by Ruth Lessard

Wednesday, May 26 from 9-11 a.m.
Skowhegan KVCAP, Marti Stevens Rm. - Presented by Ruth Lessard

Tuesday, June 29 from 9-11 a.m.
Waterville KVCAP Drapeau Room - Presented by Ruth Lessard

Eating, Sleeping, Potty Training: Helping Your Child with the Basics
A two-hour workshop for parents of children ages 1-4 covering strategies for eating, sleeping, and pottying challenges. Registration fee: $10.

Wednesday, May 12 from 5-7 p.m.
Miss Kelly’s Learning Loft 48 S. Factory Rd. Skowhegan – Presented by Ruth Lessard

Thursday, May 27 from 9-11 a.m.
Augusta KVCAP Board Rm. - Presented by Ruth Lessard

Thursday, July 1 from 9-11 a.m.
Waterville KVCAP Drapeau Room – Presented by Ruth Lessard

For information and to register in advance please call:
Ruth Lessard at 859-1514 or Deb Rich at 859-1580
Partial scholarships are available.

Kids First!

This four-hour workshop is designed to help parents address problems and promote reduction of the negative effects of divorce. The workshop will address:

• Children's needs as the marital and family roles change
• The effects of divorce on children and children's reaction to divorce
• Making decisions about parenting arrangements
• Dealing with conflict without involving children
• Helping children adjust to differences between households

Participants are encouraged to attend this program as early in the separation or divorce process as possible.

All workshops are held on Saturdays from 8:30am to 12:30pm. There is a fee of $60 per person to attend. Financial assistance is available. Early registration is required.

Please click here to view or print a Kids First brochure.

Class dates are:

Augusta Classes
March 20, 2010
April 17, 2010
May 15, 2010
June 26, 2010
July 17, 2010
August 14, 2010
September 25, 1010
October 16, 2010
November  6, 2010
December 18, 2010

Skowhegan Classes
April 10, 2010
June 5, 2010
September 4, 2010

Waterville Classes
March 27, 2010
May 22, 2010
August 21, 2010
October 23, 2010
November 20, 2010

Please call Ruth Lessard at 859-1514 for more information.

Our Affiliations:
Member: Maine Association of Child Abuse and Neglect Councils
Affiliate: Prevent Child Abuse America
We are partially funded by:
Maine Children’s Trust
Maine DHHS Community Services Block Grant