Somerset County Family Enrichment Council

The Somerset County Family Enrichment Council (SCFEC) and Families First are the Child Abuse and Neglect Councils for Somerset and Kennebec County. We are two of sixteen programs whose mission is to work towards preventing child abuse and neglect in the State of Maine.

SCFEC has resources and an information line available to parents and service providers.
Many people are unaware of the vast amount of resources that the council has to offer. We have pamphlets, videos, books and other materials available to parents of children of all ages on a wide variety of topics.

If you are a parent or a service provider, please call 1-800-542-8227 ext. 2533 if you would like to borrow any of these materials or utilize the information line.

For Schools

“Baby Think it Over” – which uses computer simulated babies to assist in teaching adolescents about parenting and child abuse prevention skills.

Personal Body Safety - where children learn about touching safety and safety in general.

SCFEC Classes & Workshops for Parents & Care Providers

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.

Wednesday, June 11, 18, & 25 from 9-11 a.m., Marti Stevens Room, Skowhegan KVCAP

Positive Parenting Tips

This one-night workshop will be oriented for the age groups three through twelve 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.

Thursday, May 29 from 9-11 a.m., Augusta KVCAP

Wednesday, June 4 from 9-11 a.m., Waterville KVCAP

Active Parenting Now for Teens Parents of Pre-Teens & Teens -Active Parenting Now
Tuesday & Wednesday, May 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, Madison Adult Ed
Wednesday & Thursday, June 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19, Augusta KVCAP

In six sessions you will learn about:
· current teen issues
· problem solving as a family
· reinforcing your teens courage and inner strength
· building your teen’s sense of responsibility
· communicating effectively with or without your child’s assistance
Guest speakers will be available to discuss how to talk with your adolescent about tobacco, substance abuse, and pregnancy prevention. For information and to register in advance please call: Ruth Lessard @ 859-2533
This program is sponsored by the Somerset County Family Enrichment Council of KVCAP & The Somerset County Communities for Children & Youth

For more information or to register for classes please call Ruth Lessard at 1-800-851-8227 ext. 2533

Kids First!

A one-day, four-hour workshop, which 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 8:30 to 12:30 pm. There is a fee of $60 per person to attend, but financial assistance is available.

Class dates are:

April 19 - MaineGeneral Medical Center - Augusta
May 17 - MaineGeneral Medical Center - Augusta-
May 24 - MaineGeneral Medical Center - Waterville
June 7 - Redington-Fairview General Hospital - Skowhegan
June 14 - MaineGeneral Medical Center - Augusta
July 19 - MaineGeneral Medical Center - Augusta
August 16 - MaineGeneral Medical Center - Augusta
August 23 - MaineGeneral Medical Center - Waterville
September 6 - Redington-Fairview General Hospital - Skowhegan
September 13 - MaineGeneral Medical Center - Augusta
October 11 - MaineGeneral Medical Center - Augusta
October 25 - MaineGeneral Medical Center - Waterville
November 1 - MaineGeneral Medical Center - Augusta
November 15 - MaineGeneral Medical Center - Waterville
December 20 - MaineGeneral Medical Center - Augusta

Please call Ruth Lessard at 859-2533 to register or 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