The newly named Parent Program of Mid-Coast Maine Inc., formerly known as the Teen and Young Parent Program of Knox County Inc., will be holding a silent auction fundraising event at Skidompha Library, at 184 Main St. in Damariscotta, beginning Monday, Sept. 25 through Tuesday, Oct. 3. Check library hours online at skidompha.org or call 563-5513, as hours vary.
The Parent Program of Mid-Coast Maine Inc. offers the Maine Families Program for Knox, Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties. It has changed its name to better reflect the population that it serves. Through this program, trained parent educators provide free home-visiting services for any parent who is pregnant or has a newborn. Utilizing the Parents as Teachers model, the organization offers parenting support, research-based information, and fun activities parents can do with their babies to promote optimal development. The Parent Program of Mid-Coast Maine Inc. is committed to building strong nurturing communities for all families.
For more information, call 832.0343 or email cynthia.staples@maine.edu.
People are welcome to join and become a member of the governing board of directors or volunteer to help support fundraising efforts and events.
Learn more at extension.umaine.edu/parenting/parents-as-teachers/parent-program or facebook.com/typp1989.
Those who require special accommodations to attend events should call 832-0343 or 800-244-2104 at least 7 days ahead of an event.
