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Schedule of Workshops (for parents),

Groups (for children and parents)

and Education for Parents and Professionals) 

(let us know if there is a subject you would like to see addressed in one of our programs that is not represented here contact us)

SEPARATION & DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPS for

CHILDREN and ADOLESCENTS
All programs are offered at Kids First Center, 222 St. John St., Suite 104 in Portland, ME unless otherwise indicated.
Group I
grades 1 - 3

Meets on Tuesdays, 4:15 - 5:45pm

January 10 - February 14, 2012

March 6 - April 10, 2012

May 1 - June 5, 2012

Group II
grades 4 - 6

Meets on Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm

January 11 - February 15, 2012

March 7 - April 11, 2012

May 2 - June 6, 2012

June 20 - July 25, 2012

Group III
grades 7 - 9

Meets on Wednesdays, 5:45 - 7:15 pm

January 11 - February 15, 2012

March 7 - April 11, 2012

May 2 - June 6, 2012

June 20 - July 25, 2012

Group IV
grades 10 and above

Peer Facilitator Training - Any teens from separated/divorced families interested in co-facilitating younger children's support groups may go through a training session.  Please contact us if interested.  This group is FREE and no consent forms are required

Meets on Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm

To register your child(ren) for a group please call the Center. Both parents must provide written consent for their child to attend Groups I - III.
Course Fee: $60.00 / $45.00 per child if more than one child attends.
Financial assistance is available.


GROUPS AND PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS
All programs are offered at Kids First Center, 222 St. John St., Suite 101 in Portland, ME unless otherwise indicated.

KIDS FIRST PROGRAM Meets Saturday at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Portland (directions) February 4, 2012 (this class is full); February 18, 2012; March 3, 2012; March 17, 2012; April 7, 2012; April 21, 2012; May 5, 2012; May 19, 2012; June 2, 2012; June 16, 2012

Course Fee: $60 

Register online.
Financial assistance is available for people unable to pay the full fee for a program.


KIDS FIRST PROGRAM Meets Saturday at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Biddeford (directions) February 11, 2012; April 14, 2012; June 9, 2012

(location of program:  Southern Maine Medical Center, Biddeford)

Course Fee: $60

Register online


KIDS FIRST PROGRAM Meets Saturday at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Farmington
January 14, 2012; March 10, 2012; May 12, 2012; July 14, 2012

For more information call Children's Task Force at 207-778-6960

Course Fee: $60
(location of program: Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive, Farmington)

you cannot register online for the Farmington program

Print out registration form and send to:
Children's Task Force
113 Church Street
Farmington, ME 04936


KIDS FIRST PROGRAM Meets Saturday at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Topsham (directions)
January 14, 2012; March 10, 2012; May 12, 2012

For more information call Kids First (Portland) toll-free @ 866-543-7347
(location of program: Woodside Elementary School, 42 Barrows Drive, Topsham)

Course Fee: $60

Register online

Kids First is also offered in the following locations. Please call local numbers for current dates and registration information.

Augusta-Waterville-Skowhegan 859-1514
Belfast 338-2200 x109
Lewiston 783-3990

KIDS FIRST PROGRAM FOR WOMEN
This program will be offered in Portland, Biddeford and Lewiston. Please call 207-761-2709 for specific dates and times
Course Fee: $60    Register online.


NEXT STEP PROGRAM: PUTTING CONFLICT ASIDE
Meets for four consecutive weeks, 3 hours each week

PORTLAND:  Mondays, March 5 - March 26, 2012        6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

TOPSHAM:  Mondays, April 30 - May 21, 2012      6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (directions)

Course Fee: $180 per person   Register online


KIDS FIRST PROGRAM FOR STEPPARENTS
Meets Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  (offfered every other month)
December 10, 2011;    February 11, 2012;     April 7, 2012;       June 9, 2012
Course Fee: $60.00 per person / $100.00 per couple   Register online.


SEPARATION, DIVORCE and DADS' GROUP
Meets the first Tuesday evening of each month, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Please call 761-2709 to confirm attendance, or to be put on an email reminder list.
Course Fee: $10.00/session, collected at end of each session.


INTENSIVE CO-PARENTING EDUCATION (formerly knows as KIDS FIRST PROGRAM FOR PARENTS IN HIGH CONFLICT)
Meets for nine consecutive weeks. Parents must be court-ordered to attend this course by a judge or magistrate and parents must send a copy of the court order to the Center (Kids First Center, 222 St. John Street, Suite 101, Portland, Maine 04102) or (fax to 207-780-0059).  We will contact you once the court order is received.


UPCOMING PROGRAMS

FOR PROFESSIONALS AND/OR PARENTS
All programs are offered at the Kids First Center
222 St. John Street  Suite 104  Portland ME (unless otherwise indicated)

Call or email to sign up for free evening workshops!

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FINANCIAL FITNESS THROUGH SEPARATION, DIVORCE & REMARRIAGE

This evening workshop is designed for professionals and parents to attend. Separation and divorce can take a huge financial toll on families.  This workshop provides tools and information to help you get your financial life back on track and, if needed, begin to restore your personal credit.  Join us for a nuts and bolts session on how to survive financially during this transitional time.  (Non-solicitous presentation).

FREE

Monday, February 27, 2012 7:00 - 9:00 pm

call or email to sign up

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SEPARATION, DIVORCE & THE VERY YOUNG CHILD

This evening workshop designed for professionals and parents will illustrate the challenges faced by families going through separation and divorce whose children are infants through early school years age.  Handouts will be made available.  The latest research will be shared with the audience.

FREE

Monday, April 23, 2012  7:00 - 9:00 pm

call or email to sign up

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