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Kids First Program

Kids First is a four-hour workshop designed to help address problems and promote reduction of the negative effects of divorce.

The workshop will address:

  • children's needs as marital and family roles change
  • the effects of divorce on children and children's reactions to divorce
  • talking with children about divorce or other changes
  • making decisions about parenting arrangements
  • dealing with conflict without involving children
  • helping children adjust to differences between households

Participants are encouraged to attend the program early in the separtion or divorce process as possible. The cost is $60.00 per person. Financial assistance and scholarships are available for all programs.

 

Biddeford/Saco Kids First
1-866-543-7347(toll free)
Southern Maine Medical Center
One Medical Center Drive (Classroom 1 & 2)
Biddeford, ME

Portland Kids First
761-2709 or toll free 1-866-543-7347
Kids First Center
222 St. John St., Suite 101
Portland, ME 04102

Topsham Kids First
761-2709
Woodside Elementary School
42 Barrows Drive
Topsham, ME 04086

Farmington Kids First
778-6960
Children's Task Force
113 Church Street
Farmington, ME 04938

Lewiston Kids First
783-3990
Advocates for Children
P O Box 3316
Auburn, ME 04212

Augusta/Waterville/Skowhegan Locations
Kids First-KVCAP
859-8515
97 Water Street
Waterville, ME 04901

Waldo County Kids First
338-2200 x 109
5 Stephenson Drive
Belfast, ME 04915

Washington County Kids First
733-1090 ext. 3114
Serving Calais, Lubec, and Machias
Healthways Community Services
43 South Lubec Road
Lubec, ME 04552

or dates and times of these programs see: Parent Education Program Calendar
Download a Registration Form (PDF). You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print this form.

Note: Pre-registration is required. Please call the location nearest you or the location that work best for you.