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
Jan 14th 10am-Noon Via Zoom OR Jan 15th 3pm-5pm at the Presque Isle Library or Via Zoom
Positive Brain Development
Jan 21st 10am-Noon Via Zoom OR Jan 22nd 3pm-5pm at the Presque Isle Library or Via Zoom
Communicating with Respect
Jan 28th 10am-Noon Via Zoom OR Jan 29th 3pm-5pm at the Presque Isle Library or Via Zoom
Building Self-Worth in Children
Feb 4th 10am-Noon Via Zoom OR Feb 5th 3pm-5pm at the Presque Isle Library or Via Zoom
Understanding Feelings
Feb 11th 10am-Noon Via Zoom OR Feb 12th 3pm-5pm at the Presque Isle Library or Via Zoom
Family Morals, Values, & Rules
Feb 18th 10am-Noon Via Zoom OR Feb 19th 3pm-5pm at the Presque Isle Library or Via Zoom
Praising Children & their behavior
Feb 25th 10am-Noon Via Zoom OR Feb 26th 3pm-5pm at the Presque Isle Library or Via Zoom
Alternatives to Spanking
March 4th 10am-Noon Via Zoom OR March 5th 3pm-5pm at the Presque Isle Library or Via Zoom
Ways to Deal with Stress & Anger
March 11th 10am-Noon Via Zoom OR March 12th 3pm-5pm at the Presque Isle Library or Via Zoom
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!