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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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