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

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.

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 non-violent discipline techniques and effective encouragement skills. $10 fee for Parent Guidebook is optional.

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.

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.

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
December 19, 2009
January 16, 2010
February 20, 2010
March 20, 2010
April 17, 2010

Skowhegan Classes
February 6, 2010
April 10, 2010

Waterville Classes
January 23, 2010
March 27, 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