Are you worried about how parent conflict is affecting your children? Would you like to minimize your children’s exposure to conflict? Are you looking for concrete ways to deal with high stress situations between you and your co-parent? In this six-week course you’ll: Learn the skills needed to improve communication. Learn methods to manage upset […]

Are you worried about how parent conflict is affecting your children? Would you like to minimize your children’s exposure to conflict? Are you looking for concrete ways to deal with high stress situations between you and your co-parent? In this six-week course you’ll: Learn the skills needed to improve communication. Learn methods to manage upset […]

for parents of children ages 2-12 Are you looking for ways to reduce battles and increase cooperation in your home? Are you looking for ways to build on your parenting skills and knowledge? JOIN JOANNE BOYD for a one-night parenting workshop that can change the atmosphere in your home! “We’ll explore the role of sleep, […]

The LGBTTQ+ Rainbow Families Art & Play Group is a free drop-in group for parents and caregivers of gender creative, transgender and non-binary children, youth and young adults. Share support, information and resources. When:  Saturdays January 12th, February 2,  and March 2, 2019 Where:  Family Services Ottawa, 312 Parkdale Avenue For more information contact us […]

For queer & trans parents, caregivers, families, children and youth.  For families with gender creative, gender independent and trans children and youth. Join us in art & play activities while connecting with other families. We will have indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. WHEN: First Saturday of each month except long weekends.  Please check […]

for parents of children 6-16 Family Services Ottawa presents another series of parenting workshops for clients of the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa.  This 10-week course explores the challenges and opportunities of parenting children who are between the ages of 6 and 16 years old.  The workshops are highly interactive.  Parents will have an opportunity […]

For queer & trans parents, caregivers, families, children and youth.  For families with gender creative, gender independent and trans children and youth. Join us in art & play activities while connecting with other families. We will have indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. WHEN: First Saturday of each month except long weekends.  Please check […]

Why do my children misbehave anyway? Is it me? What’s the difference between discipline and punishment? How can I make discipline work for my children and for me? Under the expert direction of Susan Duke at Family Services Ottawa, this five-week course offers an informative and interactive exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing all […]

Ottawa’s Best Music Trivia Fundraiser! Friday, October 26, 2018 Tudor Hall, 3750 North Bowesville Road (near Riverside Drive and Hunt Club Road, located just off of Uplands Drive), Ottawa We invite you to join us at the spectacular Music on a Mission – Family Services Ottawa’s Music Trivia Fundraiser, which will be held on Friday, […]

Please note that the Walk-in Counselling Clinic will be closed Tuesday October 23rd while our counsellors are away for professional development.  The next clinic will be held at Jewish Family Services at 2225 Carling Avenue, Suite 300 on Wednesday October 24th at 12:00 noon.  For more information please visit www.walkincounselling.com