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UMaine Cooperative Extension Parents as Teachers – Knox/Lincoln/Sagadahoc County
231B Park St., PO Box 805, Rockland, ME 04841 Phone: (207) 594-1980 or toll free 877-972-5804 (in Maine)
FAX: (207) 594-7682
Contact: Caryn Drapkin, parent education professional/manager
E-mail: cdrapkin@umext.maine.edu
Become a mentor!
Make a real difference in the life of a teen parent
 
What is a mentor?
A mentor is an adult volunteer who is committed to supporting a teen during the challenging years of parenting. By simply listening, bolstering self-esteem, and acknowledging fears and hopes, you can become a positive force for change in a young parent's life.

What is the time commitment?
Many active mentors have jobs and families of their own, so a realistic time commitment is 2 to 4 hours per month. A workable schedule may be weekly or bi-weekly phone calls and a once-a-month personal meeting. You can design a flexible schedule that works for both you and your teen's lifestyles.

How do I become involved?
Call the Teen and Young Parent Program of Knox County at (207) 594-1980 or toll free 877-972-5804 (in Maine).

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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is committed to providing home visiting, parent education, and mentoring to all first-time families in Knox/Lincoln/Sagadahoc County, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status or gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, or veteran's status.

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