The Parent Education Cooperative identifies gaps in parent education services in Fairfield County and collaboratively develops strategies to address those gaps. Programs specifically provided include First Five Years, Active Parenting, Active Parenting for Stepfamilies, Loving Solutions, Parent Project, and Triple P (including Triple P Group). A parent education calendar is published quarterly, which includes all parent and family activities offered countywide, and is distributed throughout the county to agencies and offices.
Please reach out to Laurie Clark at laurie.clark@fairfieldcountyohio.gov or 740-652-7285 for more information or to register.
Classes & Workshops
Programs for every stage
First Five Years
First Five Years, an Active Parenting series, is a free, informative class offered to parents of children ages birth to 5. Fundamental skills and attitudes for successful parenting in early childhood are taught in this three-session series — ages and stages of development, parenting styles, non-violent discipline, building a bond through play, and routine. Parents receive a free workbook and certificate of completion. Registration is required.
Active Parenting First Five Years workshop
Free — October 7th, 14th & 21st, 2026 · 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Held at Connexion West, 625 Garfield Ave., Lancaster, OH 43130
Parent Project
Free — Learn how to never argue with your child again, improve school performance and attendance, and prevent or intervene in alcohol or other drug use. This 10-week series is designed specifically for parents of strong-willed or out-of-control teenagers. Participants meet weekly for 2-hour sessions. Registration is required.
Begins Thursday, September 10th, 2026 · Thursdays, 5:30–8:00 p.m. (10-week series)
Class dates: Sept 10, 17, 24 · Oct 1, 8, 15 · Nov 5, 19
Childcare is available for children ages birth to 11. Youth ages 12 and up are encouraged to participate in the Mentor Academy.
Located at Connexion West, 625 Garfield Ave., Lancaster, OH 43130
Triple P — Positive Parenting Program
This FREE program is offered three different ways for parents with children ages birth to 10 years old.
Triple P Parenting Workshops
Focus on topics such as "Dealing with Disobedience," "Developing Good Bedtime Routines," "Managing Fighting and Aggression," and "Hassle-Free Shopping and Mealtime with Children." These supportive, small-group programs connect parents raising young children. Each two-hour workshop is a stand-alone class — join us for as many topics as benefit your family.
Triple P Teen Group
Free — an 8-session course for parents and caregivers (grandparents, relatives, guardians) of children ages 13 through 17. Learn how to get more of the behavior you like and less of what you don't, in a comfortable, non-judgmental environment. For each class you attend, you'll be entered into a raffle for a Family Game and Movie Night gift basket.
In person · Mondays, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Class dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 2026
Held at the Records Center, 138 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, OH 43130
Triple P Group (Birth–12 years)
Free — an 8-session course for parents and caregivers of children from birth through age 12. Covers the power of positive parenting, strengthening your relationship with your child, encouraging positive behavior, teaching new skills, managing misbehavior, and planning for difficult situations.
- Includes 3 one-on-one phone sessions with the group leader. Attend a class and be entered into a raffle for a Family Game and Movie Night gift basket.
- For parents and caregivers (grandparents, relatives, guardians) of children birth through age 12.
This program is funded in part by The Ohio Children's Trust Fund.
In person · Mondays, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Class dates: August 17, 24, 31 and September 14, 21, 2026
Childcare available upon request.
Held at the Agriculture Building, 831 College Ave., Lancaster, OH 43130 — East Conference Room
Triple P Level 3 Group (Birth–12 years)
Free — a discussion group of one to five class sessions covering five different topics. Attend one or all! Targeted for parents and caregivers with children from birth to 12 years who have mild to moderate behavioral difficulties. Completed in person.
Level 3 topics include:
- Dealing with Disobedience
- Managing Fighting and Aggression
- Developing Good Bedtime Routines
- Hassle-free Shopping with Children
- Hassle-free Mealtimes with Children
In-person classes · 4:30–6:30 p.m.
August 26 — Dealing with Disobedience
September 2 — Developing Good Bedtime Routines
September 9 — Hassle-free Mealtimes
Held at the Records Center, 138 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, OH 43130
Incredible Years BABY (Birth–12 months)
Free — a ten-session series in a group learning environment with your baby. This parenting class helps caregivers build a strong, positive bond with their baby during the first year of life. Participants learn basic infant care skills, including feeding, burping, bathing, dressing, and safety practices.
The class also focuses on promoting secure attachments — helping babies feel loved, safe, and secure — and on supporting healthy physical, social-emotional, and language development. Participants bring their baby to class. Babies must be no older than three months at the start of class.
Wednesdays · October 7 – December 23, 2026 · 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Class dates: Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 · Nov 4, 11, 25 · Dec 2, 9, 16, 23
Held at the Records Center, 138 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, OH 43130
Triple P Primary Care
Free — brief, one-to-one parenting support online or by phone on a wide variety of topics for parents and caregivers of young children. Consult 15–30 minutes individually with a facilitator about separation anxiety, whining, tantrums, sharing, toilet training, sleep patterns, and more.
> Triple P Primary Care Tip Sheet (PDF)
This program is funded in part by The Ohio Children's Trust Fund.
Held at the Agriculture Center, 831 College Ave., Lancaster, OH 43130, or virtually.
Parenting classes funded by
Fairfield County ADAMH Board, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and the Ohio Children's Trust Fund.
