Upcoming Events

Join us for upcoming parenting programs, trainings, playgroups, and community events. Explore below to find dates and times that work for you! All playgroups, parenting programs, trainings and community events are free. 

Upcoming Playgroups

For caregivers and children ages 0-5 years. Older siblings are welcome

Caribou Rec:

When:  January 15th 10:00-12:00

  February 5th & 19th 10:00-12:00

  March 5th & 19th 10:00-12:00 

  April 2nd & 16th 10:00-12:00

  May 7th & 21st 10:00-12:00

Where: Caribou Rec

Theme: Family Playgroup: open to children under the age of 5. Older siblings welcome!

Registration: No registration is required

Fort Kent:

When: January 16th 9:30am

Where: Fort Kent Town Office

Theme: Fun with Backyard Birds

Registration: No Registration is Required!

Houlton: 

When: January 29th 8:30am-10am

Where: Houlton Recreation Center

Theme: Rhymes and Songs

Registration: No Registration is required!

Presque Isle: 

When: January 23rd 2025 9am-11am

Where: Sargent Family Community Center

Theme: Winter Fun

Registration: No registration is required! 


For information on playgroups, click here or email us at info@achf-me.org

Upcoming Parenting Programs

For parents and caregivers

123 Magic:  Stay tuned for our next 123 Magic offering.

Active Parenting First Five Years: Stay tuned for our next Active Parenting First Five Years offering.

Active Parenting Program: Stay tuned for our next Active Parenting Program offering.

Nurturing Parenting for Prenatal Families: Stay tuned for our next Nurturing Parenting for Prenatal Families offering.

Community Based Nurturing Parenting:  10 weekly sessions beginning January 7th through March 12th.

Infant & Toddler Ages & Stages

   Positive Brain Development

Communicating with Respect

Building Self-Worth in Children

Understanding Feelings

Family Morals, Values, & Rules

Praising Children & their behavior

Alternatives to Spanking

Ways to Deal with Stress & Anger

Inside Out Dad: Stay tuned for our next Inside out Dad offering

Infant Safe Sleep & Period of Purple Crying: Stay tuned for our next Safe Sleep and Period of Purple Crying offering.

For information on specific parenting programs, click here or email us at info@achf-me.org

Upcoming Trainings

For Providers and Community Members

Infant Safe Sleep & Period of Purple Crying Training: Stay tuned for our next offering of Infant Safe Sleep & Period of Purple Crying.

Mandated Reporter Training: Stay tuned for our next offering of Mandated Reporter Training

Protective Factors Training: Stay tuned for our next offering of the Protective Factors Training

The Front Porch Project: Stay tuned for our next offering of The Front Porch Project.

For information on specific trainings, click here or email us at info@achf-me.org


Upcoming Community & Family Events

Mom Connections

When: Jan. 24 10am-11am

Where: Caribou Wellness and Rec Center 55 Bennet Drive, Caribou

What: A group dedicated to creating space for all prenatal and postpartum moms to gather together at no cost. Whether you are lactating, breastfeeding, supplementing, or trying to decide- we want to help! Let's support one another through the emotional and physical challenges of parenting a baby.


Fort Fairfield Community Baby Sprinkle

When: Feb. 13 11am-1pm

Where: Fort Fairfield Public Library 339 Main St. Fort Fairfield, ME

What: This is a free event open to all parents expecting a baby and families with a newborn who live in Aroostook County. We'll have resources to share as well as great raffles including a car seat/stroller combo, baby bath basket, developmental toy basket, safety supplies, and more!


Ashland Community Baby Sprinkle

When: March 8th 10am-12pm

Where: Ashland Recreation Center 17 Bridgham St. Ashland, ME 

What: This is a free event open to all parents expecting a baby and families with a newborn who live in Aroostook County. We'll have resources to share as well as great raffles including a car seat/stroller combo, baby bath basket, developmental toy basket, safety supplies, and more!


Washburn Community Baby Sprinkle

When: April 17th 10am-12pm

Where: Washburn Recreation Center 2 Bridge St. Washburn

What: This is a free event open to all parents expecting a baby and families with a newborn who live in Aroostook County. We'll have resources to share as well as great raffles including a car seat/stroller combo, baby bath basket, developmental toy basket, safety supplies, and more!


Frenchville Community Baby Sprinkle

When: April 17th 10am-12pm

Where: Frenchville Community Center 343 A US Rte.1 Frenchville, ME

What: This is a free event open to all parents expecting a baby and families with a newborn who live in Aroostook County. We'll have resources to share as well as great raffles including a car seat/stroller combo, baby bath basket, developmental toy basket, safety supplies, and more!