Parenting

Supervised Visitation/

Exchange

Parent Education

Putnam County Family and Children First Council 124 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa, Ohio 45875 419-523-5951 ext. 3047 www.facebook.com/Putnam-County-Family-Children-First-Council-106415601440602

The Putnam County Family & Children First Council (FCFC) is a partnership of families, community and government working together to promote child and family well-being. We are committed to supporting children and preserving families in our community through programs like Wraparound and The Parent Project (Parent Education Classes).

Parenting Education opportunities for parents of children from birth to 18 years of age

My Kid Is Gay mykidisgay.com

My Kid Is Gay is a first-of-its-kind digital presence, inclusive of videos, advice and resources, dedicated exclusively toward helping parents understand their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual children. My Kid Is Gay sources voices across the world to help answer the many questions that parents (and family members, and even teachers) have about the LGBTQIA young people in their life, including advice from parents, youth, and experts on a variety of topics related to sexuality and gender identification.

This website contains the following sections:

Resources:
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Defining Series
- Gender
- Sex
- Religion
- Personal Stories
- Students and Teachers
- En Espanol
- All Articles
Helpful Links:
- Additional Resources for:
  - Family and Parenting
  - Bullying
  - Gender
  - Legal Rights
  - Religion
  - Mental Health
  - Sex
  - Knowing More
  - For Your Child

This website also provides Coming Out with Care, an e-care package which sends advise, resources, and self-care tips all directly to your inbox. Also included are a welcome video, a list of frequently asked questions for parents, a free excerpt from "This Is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids" and self-care tools like a guided journalizing page, coloring page and music playlist.

Supervised Visitation/Exchange

Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center P.O. Box 496, Findlay, Ohio 45840 419-420-9261

Harmony House - Supervised Visitation and Exchanges was created to assist children who are caught in the middle of a situation beyond their control.

- Supervised visits: are held at Harmony House and can last one to two hours while being monitored by staff who observe and record activities with the ability to intervene if necessary for the emotional and physical safety of the child.
- Supervised Exchanges: are for parents who are not required to have supervision during the visit but need to be able to exchange the children without having contact with the other parent. Exchange is monitored by Harmony House staff. All visits must be scheduled in advance with an initial intake prior to the first visit/exchange. $30.00 fee for the initial intake and then a $15.00 fee per parent per exchange. Supervised visitation fee is $25.00 per hour. A sliding fee is also available to those who qualify.

Fatherhood Programs

Coleman Professional Services 799 S. Main Street, Lima, Ohio 567-242-6345