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Come and join Parents As Teachers at one of our playgroups, click here for a schedule.

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SAVE THE DATE!!

Maine Parent Federation and Franklin County Children’s Task Force cordially invites Parents and Professionals to join us for an evening of information and conversation.

The evening of workshops is funded by the National Family Advocacy Support and Training (FAST) Project. FAST is a project of PACER Center.

The evening covers Working for Change: The Power of a Personal Story and Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy. In this two part series parents and professionals learn new advocacy skills and strategies to impact agencies and systems of care.

Where: University of Maine Farmington ,  Farmington, Me.

When: September 1, 2010

Time: 4:30pm- 8:45pm

Childcare, light dinner and travel stipends are available. to parents attending this event. For more information and to register call (207) 623-2144 (ask for Jan or Donna). Fax registration form to 623-2148.

Click here for registration form

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Other Workshops/Conferences

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Special Education: Know Your Resources and Raise Your Awareness

A day-long workshop for Parents, Surrogate and Foster/ Resource Parents

This timely and relevant workshop brings you key information about special education and the rights of foster/resource families and surrogate parents. Sponsored by: KIDS LEGAL, Department of Education-Special Services, Maine Parent Federation (MPF) and University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies (UCEDD).

For more information contact MPF at 1-800-870-7746 (ask for Penny) or email: javery@mpf.org or fax registration form to (207) 623-2148.

Click here for a registration form

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The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a 12-week course for families and friends of individuals with brain disorders called mental illness. The course is taught by trained family members who have lived with this experience.
All course materials are furnished at no cost to you.  Many family members describe the impact of this program as life changing. Join the thousands of families just like yours who have gained information, insight, understanding and empowerment.
SIGN UP NOW!
2 courses starting in Augusta, Maine
Monday, September 13, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 15, 1:30-4:00 p.m.
For more information contact Christine at
622-5767 or 1-800-464-5767, for a flyer, click here.

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Workshops for Parents

“Understanding Child Birth Order”

Presented by Paige Cummings, Regional Parent Support Coordinator

Research shows that a person's birth order has a direct link with his or her personality. Understanding birth order positions allows parents, guardians and teachers to guide and support children and strengthen positive attributes. For a flyer, click here.

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“Normal Stages of Child Development”

Presented by:  Paige Cummings, Regional Parent Support Coordinator

A child develops as an individual. Ask yourself are you expecting too much or too little?  A child’s growth is a continuous process: a gradual sequencing from one stage of physical and mental development to another.  Come and learn about the normal stages of development and the building blocks of healthy development that help young children grow up healthy, caring and responsible. For a flyer, click here.    

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Workshops for Parents

Topic:  Managing Stress during the Holidays

Presented by:  Paige Cummings, Regional Parent Support Coordinator

Welcome to the holiday season!  While it is meant to bring feelings of love and cheer, it’s also the harbinger of stress for many of us.  Join us and learn a few simple tips you could try to help reduce holiday stress before it begins so that it remains at a positive level rather than an overwhelming one! For a flyer, click here.

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A program for children who have a significant person in their lives affected by cancer.  This program targets "tweens" and is facilitated by Tookie Bright who is a Children's Program Coordinator at the Dempsey Center. 

Tuesdays, July 6 - August 10, click here for a flyer.

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Parent Enrichment Classes & Workshops

May thru July

Sponsored by KVCAP’s Family Enrichment Council of

Kennebec & Somerset Counties

Pre-registration is Required

For more information, click here.

Family Support Education & Workshops Downeast.  Click here for a schedule

Check here for events around the state.