Parent Support Services

Group Support / Parent Support

Through individual and group opportunities, parents are equipped with tools to enhance and implement their parenting skills. Parents will learn how their child’s brain develops and how to provide a nurturing environment for their family. The curriculum focuses on healthy brain development, positive discipline, and communication. Parents will teach their children rules, routines, and responsibilities to strengthen their family. 

A Parent Support Specialist will be assigned to guide and walk with parents on their journey to becoming better parents. Classes are conducted on a week to week basis by appointment. The Strengthening Families Program is a 10-week curriculum, the number of sessions may be determined by the needs, goals, and objectives. The class can take place at home, our office, public setting, or via zoom.  

Divorcing Parents: a 3-hour seminar in partnership with the Domestic Relations Court. 

Focus: co-parenting strategies. The program is mandated to Ashland County divorcing parents with minor children. Sessions are conducted twice a month

Advocates For Families, 270 Sandusky St. Ashland, Ohio 44805,

Every second Tuesday of the month from 6-9pm 

Every third Saturday of the month from 9-12pm

Cost is $40, mail in money order/check or bring in cash when attending class. 

Online Payments are $40 plus service fees via button to the right.

Parent Support Services Team

Megan McCarty

Assistant Director

Angela Giorlando

Parent Support Specialist

Tom Roepke

YIS Mentor, Parent Support Specialist, TPP Group Facilitator

Anamaria Tejada-Dull

Parent Support Specialist