An Anxiety Prevention Program for children 7-9 years with mild to moderate anxiety FRIENDS for Life is an evidence-based prevention program proven to be effective in building emotional resilience and teaching strategies that are practical and useful for coping with times of worry and change. These are important skills that can help children cope with […]

Positive discipline for 0-12 year olds What is “typical” behaviour for children in this age group? How can I help my child build self-esteem? How can I set reasonable behaviour limits for my child? Under the expert direction of Joanne Boyd at Family Services Ottawa, this five-week course offers an informative and interactive exploration of […]

The Parent Support Group is for parents and caregivers who have a child, teen or young adult who is gender creative, gender independent, gender fluid, gender diverse, two spirit, trans or transgender. When: 3rd Tuesday of each month Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Location: Family Services Ottawa, 312 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, ON

Ottawa’s Best Music Trivia Fundraiser! Friday, October 27, 2017 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, […]

For gender diverse youth, by gender diverse facilitators. Make friends, get support, do projects or just have fun! In the group you can hang out, talk, eat snacks, play games, make buttons, make art, share information and sometimes we head over to a nearby park. The monthly activities and topics are planned by the group. […]