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    • Home
    • Contact Us
    • Parenting Education
    • Support/Play Groups
    • Community Trainings
    • Resources for families
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • Parenting Education
  • Support/Play Groups
  • Community Trainings
  • Resources for families

Be sure to check out our calendar below!!

Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council is the central coordinating agency for child abuse prevention in Hancock and Washington Counties.

EVENT of the MONTH!

EVENT of the MONTH!

Parenting Classes

 These classes are designed to answer your specific parenting questions, decrease family stress, and find support as you navigate through parenthood. We cover topics from tips and tricks to specialty programs. 

 

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Support Groups

Our Support Groups occur on a weekly basis in Machias and Ellsworth. Some are live via zoom, others are in person! This parent-lead support group program provides a space for families to discuss their challenges and successes.


Check our calendar or the support group page for more specific information.

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Playgroups

We host weekly playgroups for children 0-5 in Milbridge, Calais, Machias and Ellsworth. All play materials are provided, along with a snack. Each play space has a playground, so come dressed for outside fun! Siblings are always welcome!


In the case of inclement weather we will meet via zoom for a virtual story hour. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for updates!

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Community Trainings

Family Time Together Craft Kits

We offer free professional trainings which include: Mandated Reporting, 5 Protective Factors, Infant Safe Sleep, and Period of PURPLE Crying. We can come to your location or provide a space at no additional cost. 


Check our Calendar for scheduled trainings, or the "community trainings" tab on this page for more information!

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resources for Families

Family Time Together Craft Kits

Family Time Together Craft Kits

We provide a variety of supports for families in need by request. These supports include:

-Diapers

-Wipes

-Formula

-Cribs

-Winter Clothing

-Heating assistance

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Family Time Together Craft Kits

Family Time Together Craft Kits

Family Time Together Craft Kits

Every month the Prevention Council distributes Family Time Together Craft Kits designed to provide an opportunity for caregivers to spend quality time with their children. 

Kits are available at various locations in Washington and Hancock Counties.


email ssteiger@sun-rise.org for more information

Events

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About Us

Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council has been working in Washington county since 2017 and in Hancock County since 2020.

Our work is parent-centered and parent led.


Our educators are trained to deliver evidence-based strategies that work! 

We offer MANY parent/caregiver based supports....

Data informed strategies to meet he specific needs of our community!

  • Parenting education classes
  • Training for community partners
  • Social groups for parents and children
  • Public awareness
  • Family and parenting resources
  • Countywide program coordination
  • Child development information

Our work is designed to promote one or more of the 5 Protective Factors which when in place will help strengthen families....

These factors are:  

  1. Parental Resilience– Managing stress and functioning well when faced with challenges, adversity and trauma.
  2. Social Connections– Positive relationships that provide emotional, informational, instrumental and spiritual support.
  3.  Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development– Understanding child development and parenting strategies that support physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development. 
  4. Concrete Support in Times of Need– Access to concrete support and services that address a family’s needs and help minimize stress caused by challenges.
  5.  Healthy Social and Emotional Development– Family and child interactions that help children develop the ability to communicate clearly, recognize and regulate their emotions and establish and maintain relationships.

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