Family Education & Support
Family Steps
Ozaukee Family Services partners with Ozaukee County Human Services to provide the Family Steps Program in Ozaukee County. The Family Steps Program provides a continuum of free services to children (ages 0-14) and families in Ozaukee County. Following a comprehensive assessment, Family Steps works with families to identify areas in need of intervention and will then develop an effective treatment plan to help resolve on-going issues. Services provided include:
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Behavior Modification
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Parenting skills enhancement
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Education and prevention
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Helping families effectively utilize community resources
The Incredible Years
The Incredible Years is an 8-week evidence-based parenting course that helps promote the social, emotional, and academic success of kids ages 2-10. Parents learn how to prevent, reduce, and treat emotional challenges in children through a positive and nurturing approach. The program also allows parents to build a support network with other parents experiencing similar challenges. This course runs several times a year, both at OFS and at area schools.
Parent Education and
Support Workshops
Parent Education and Support (PEAS) programming includes workshops, support groups and evidence-based programs for parents of children age 0 – 18 residing in Ozaukee County. Visit our WORKSHOPS page for our latest listing of PEAS Groups and Workshops.
Parents As Teachers
Through Parents As Teachers (PAT) you can build a strong foundation for a child’s future and enhance your satisfaction as a parent. Click here to watch a short video with an overview of the program.
Parents As Teachers is an international evidence-based program for expecting parents or parents with children age 0 – 5 that promotes optimal early development, learning and health. The program includes:
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Personalized visits by a certified parent educator. During these visits educators share pertinent information on brain research and child development, and provide non-judgmental feedback, support, ideas, activities and suggestions for stimulating a child’s development to coincide with key opportunities for learning. These visits can take place in the client’s home, in our office, at a park, or virtually.
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Group meetings with parents to share experiences, gain insight and explore topics of interest.
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Periodic screenings of a child’s development, hearing and vision.
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A network of resources for special services beyond the scope of the program.
COMPASS
Formerly known as Rainbows
Find Your Way. You’re Not Alone.
Compass is a free support group for children and teens in K5–12th grade navigating grief, divorce, family transitions, and other significant life changes.
Life changes can bring big emotions, questions, and uncertainty. COMPASS provides a safe, welcoming space where youth can connect with others who may be experiencing similar challenges, express their feelings, and know they are not alone.
Through age-appropriate small groups, activities, and conversations, participants are supported by caring COMPASS coordinators and volunteers as they:
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Build healthy coping skills
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Better understand and express their emotions
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Connect with peers experiencing similar life changes
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Build confidence and resilience
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Find hope and support as they move forward
Parents and caregivers are also supported throughout the program, including opportunities to participate in a parent support group during COMPASS sessions.
Mondays | 6:00–7:00 PM
October 19, 2026 – January 18, 2027
No sessions: December 21 & December 28
Location: Ozaukee Family Services
Cost: FREE
Registration is required. Please complete one registration form for each child you would like to enroll.
Once we receive your registration, a member of the COMPASS team will reach out to connect with you and confirm your child's participation before the first session.
Beyond Divorce
Beyond Divorce is an educational program for parents going through separation or divorce. The course helps parents cope more effectively with the challenges that often result from divorce, teaches them how to help their children cope during the stressful transition, and provides tools and strategies for conflict resolution, healthy communication and self-care. Parents learn tools for healthy co-parenting so that everyone in the family can maintain healthy relationships. How the program works:
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Parents are required to attend a single 3-hour class held on select Wednesday evenings in July. August-December dates below:
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Monday Sept. 14th due to Labor day
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Monday Oct. 5th
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Thursday Nov. 5th
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Thursday Dec. 3rd
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Divorcing parents must participate in separate sessions.
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Each parent attending must call to register individually for the course.
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Beyond Divorce fulfills the court requirement of four hours of co-parenting education.
The $75 program fee must be paid prior to class. To register please call us at 262-376-7774.
