Parent Education
Individual parent education is available for anyone in Ashland County wanting to increase their knowledge or parenting skills. Parent education focuses on topics such as parenting styles, child development, communication, discipline, and building self-esteem in children. These sessions are conducted in the home, at APP, or in other community settings. Fees are based on household income and family size. APP sometimes conducts group educational sessions in local community settings as needed. Additional funding is available through specialized funding from the Ashland County Department of Job and Family Services, the Ashland County Mental Health and Recovery Board, and the Ashland County United Way. For more information or to request parent education, call (419) 281-3788 or email
Divorcing Parents
This program is mandated by the Domestic Relations Court for any couple with children who is divorcing in Ashland County. Sessions are for 3 hours and are conducted twice a month at APP: 6-9pm on the second Tuesday of the month and 9am-12pm on the third Saturday of the month. Please call (419) 281-3788 or email for more information or to sign up for one of these sessions. Cost is $38 per session.
Fatherhood Program in the Ashland County Jail
This program is available for any man incarcerated at the Ashland County Jail who has children or is expecting a child. The sessions are on Tuesdays from 2-3pm. Funding for this program is provided by the Jail and the Ashland County Commissioners.
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