Virtual Nurturing Fathers
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
The Nurturing Parenting Program is our family-centered trauma-informed curriculum designed to build nurturing parenting skills within family structures. The Nurturing Fathers branch of the curriculum focuses exclusively on men, fathers, and their unique experiences. Held virtually on every Thursday evening, the evidence-based Nurturing philosophy has provided families with the knowledge and ability to connect and leader their families. We are proud to offer this program free of charge to our community. There will be 10 sessions in the series, you must attend 8 of them for a full completion certificate.
Please submit your registration for the program before the class start time. You can Register here: Class Registration Form.
We hope to see you there!

Virtual Nurturing Parenting; Through Recovery
2025-08-25 11:00 - 12:00
The Nurturing parenting program is our evidence based, trauma informed, family centered curriculum approved by the Maine Children’s trust. Specifically, the Through Recovery program is the curriculum branch commonly administered alongside a 12-step program, and promotes mutuality, authenticity, and empathy. The program explores the effects of substance use on themselves and their families, identifying childhood experiences, strengths, and fears, to promote and strengthen their recovery. We build nurturing skills through a variety of activities and techniques, examining the parallels of their own experiences and their children’s.
Please submit your registration for the program before the class start time. You can Register here: Class Registration Form.
We hope to see you there!

Playgroup at Kittery Community Center
2025-08-27 09:30 - 11:00 | Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Rd, Kittery, ME, 03904, United States
Kids Free to Grow is excited to partner with the Kittery Community Center to host our weekly playgroup!
All parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5 are welcome to attend. We offer a safe, fun environment for children to socialize and play. Located in the gym, our playgroup has toys and games for children to enjoy with their parents and other children, including blocks, cars, a slide, and much more!
More than just for kids, we encourage our families to interact with each other and strengthen their sense of community. As the child abuse and neglect prevention council for York County, Kids Free to Grow focuses on the five Protective Factors: Parental Resilience, Social Connections, Knowledge of parenting and Child Development, Concrete Supports in Times of Need, and the Social-Emotional Competence of Children. Our playgroups serve as an excellent resource for increasing resiliency and social connections, bringing parents closer to their community and increasing their support.
The playgroup is entirely free to attend, all we ask is that you sign in each week and then you’re free to enjoy. We hope to see you there!

Virtual Nurturing Parenting
2025-08-27 10:00 - 11:00
The Nurturing Parenting Program is our family-centered trauma-informed curriculum designed to build nurturing parenting skills within family structures. Held virtually on every Wednesday morning, the evidence-based Nurturing philosophy has provided families with the knowledge and ability to connect and leader their families. We are proud to offer this program free of charge to our community. Jump in during any week and complete a minimum of 8 weeks of the program to receive a certificate of completion.
Please submit your registration for the program before the class start time. You can Register here: Class Registration Form.
We hope to see you there!

Playgroup at Biddeford Recreation
2025-08-28 09:30 - 10:30 | JR Martin Community Center, 189 Alfred Street, Biddeford, ME, 04005, United States
Kids Free to Grow is proud to partner with the JR Martin Community Center – Biddeford Recreation to host our weekly playgroup!
Located in Biddeford, Maine, our Tiny Tigers playgroup is the perfect place to bring your kiddo for fun and socialization! The Tiny Tigers playgroup is designed for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers, encouraging active play and community strengthening. The spacious auditorium located on the second floor of the community center allows for safe, energetic play on tumble mats and balance bikes. Our designated areas for coloring, blocks, and sensory play allows kids who are younger to have safe, stimulating play as well!
More than just for kids, we encourage our families to interact with each other and strengthen their sense of community. As the child abuse and neglect prevention council for York County, Kids Free to Grow focuses on the five Protective Factors: Parental Resilience, Social Connections, Knowledge of parenting and Child Development, Concrete Supports in Times of Need, and the Social-Emotional Competence of Children. The Tiny Tigers playgroup serves as an excellent resource for increasing resiliency and social connections, bringing parents closer to their community and increasing their support.
There is no cost to attend the playgroup. We do ask for parents or caregivers to fill our a registration form once, then all we ask is that you sign in when you visit. We hope to see you there!
