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. Click here for more details.
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.
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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.
Rainbows​
Guiding our youth through the storms of life
Rainbows is a free, 12-week program offered by Ozaukee Family Services for children and adolescents (grades K-12) who are experiencing major family changes such as divorce or the death of a loved one. The program provides a safe and supportive environment where children can express their feelings, build self-esteem, and develop healthy coping strategies.
-Open to all K-12 students
-Parents support group offered at the same time
Duration: 12 weeks | October 20, 27 November 3, 10, 17, 24 December 1, 8, 15 January 5, 12, 19 (final session) (If Rainbows needs to be canceled due to inclement weather, we will have our final session on January 26th.)
Let’s help children find hope and healing after the storm.
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Admission is FREE
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Please complete all registrations below.
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1 Parent Registration Form
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1 Demographic Form per child
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1 registration per child
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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. 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.
