We Are a Team of Professionals Who Are Dedicated to Helping Families and Children
Our mission is to empower parents, educators, and caregivers with the tools and resources they need to foster growth, resilience, and well-being in the lives of the children they support.
Training | Consulting | Court Mediation | Parent Coaching | Mental Health Coaching
Co-Parenting Mediation | Guardian Ad Litem
LCDC III, CTRP-C
John Ward
Since the age of 13, I have been involved with child welfare in one form or another. I spent my teenage years as a foster child, was later adopted, and was formerly a therapeutic foster parent for over 19 years.
I have worked as a caseworker for 10 years, a program manager for a private foster care agency for over 5 years, and served as the Director of Counseling for a non-profit organization for over 10 years. I spend a lot of time coaching parents, training, providing Guardian ad Litem services, and court mediation services to families. I also train for the ADAMHS board as well as other community partners. I have also had the honor of training clinicians for the Center for Adoption Support and Education in the area of adoption competencies.
TESTIMONIALS
Parents Recommend
Transformational Coaching & Parenting Support- Susan P.
“I cannot recommend John highly enough! His guidance as a parenting coach and mediator has completely changed how I connect with my children. His straightforward approach and practical strategies helped me create a more peaceful and supportive home environment. If you’re looking for someone who truly understands parenting challenges and can help you navigate them confidently, John is the best choice!”
Empowering and Results-Driven Coaching-Brian R.
“John is an exceptional coach who brings wisdom, patience, and a deep understanding of child development. He helped me build stronger communication skills with my kids and gave me tools to foster emotional intelligence in my family. His coaching style is empowering, always making me feel heard and supported. I have seen a remarkable improvement in my children’s behavior and my parenting confidence!”
A Game-Changer for Parents & Families -Darlene A.
“Working with John and his staff has been life-changing! Their parenting and coaching services go beyond basic advice—they provide real, actionable steps tailored to each family’s needs. The support I received was invaluable in creating a loving, structured, and positive home environment. Look no further if you want coaches who genuinely care and deliver results!”
Boundaries with Kids
Learn the techniques you need for raising your foster kids to take responsibility for their actionsand emotions. You will discover the in’s and outs of establishing boundaries in your parenting, and instilling the kind of character in your kids that will help lead balanced productive and fulfilling adult lives. Learn how to: Set limits and still be a loving foster
Reparenting the wounded and traumatized child
You will learn down-to-earth advice, which will be welcomed by all foster parents of wounded children. Learn how to seize every opportunity to cement the attachment relationship rather than focus on winning the battle. Discover parenting techniques that are “Destined to Succeed” in parenting the wounded child.
The art of listening and confronting conflict
We will discuss practical applications that will help you restore and deepen stalled or conflictive relationships, especially with your child. You will learn how to ask helpful questions that yield fresh insight and deeper understanding and obtain the tools to manage difficult change.
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