Support Groups

COVID-19 (7 october, 2021): Due to COVID19, scheduling varies, check the website for up to date hours and programming. Offices are closed but personnel is still available by phone and email for their existing clients. Parent Support Line (613-565-2467) remains open for parenting support and questions.Family support resource programs and comprehensive training for professionalsDrop-Ins: For parents, caregivers and children up to six years of age circle time, age-appropriate toys, books and equipment, resources for adults, informal consultations with a Child and Family Worker, DVD and toy libraries no costMassage, Music and Movement program: Bond with your baby through massage and music learn how to massage your baby from a Certified Massage Instructor while learning rhymes and songs to bond with your babyBaby Sign Language: sign language course for communicating with children.Family Resilience Program - In-Home Parent Education: offers short-term, in-home parenting resources, education, support and other key services to families with children from pre-natal to 18 years of age who face barriers and are unable to participate in conventional parenting education courses or service specifically for families involved with the Children"s Aid Society or at risk of becoming involvedParent Support Line and Community Resource Line: For parents needing to speak to someone about concerns they have for their child and where to access resourcesResource Phoneline: For professionals needing information regarding community programs and servicesParenting courses: On site and in collaboration with partnering agenciesIncredible Directory: On-line tool that connects parents, caregivers and professionals with resources across OttawaResource Lending Library: Contains books, toys and DVDs covering various parenting and child care topics can be borrowed for up to one month at a time no costBaby Group: Drop-in for parents with infants under 18 months meet other parents and get support and resources from a Child and Family Worker special guest speakers present as appropriate call for more infoMaking Parenting Connections: Mandated parenting course for parents involved with the Children"s Aid Society of Ottawa a 10 week courseMore2Love - Multiples Group: Drop-in for parents of twins, triplets or more meet other parents and get support and resources from a Child and Family Worker special guest speakers present as appropriateCircle of Parenting Course: support and education group workshop series to strengthen attachment and parent-child relationships to support better outcomes for families