Best Co-Parenting in Ohio — 12 verified resources

12 Resources

1. Help Me Grow Ohio — Free

Statewide program connecting families with young children to home visiting, developmental screenings, parenting education, and community support services. Qualifying mothers can receive free in-home visits from trained family specialists who assist with child development and parenting skills. Call Mon-Fri 8am-5pm to see if you qualify and schedule a home visit.

(800) 755-4769 · Statewide program · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. Catholic Charities Ohio — Family Services — Free

Catholic Charities offers co-parenting counseling, family mediation, and relationship support services at multiple Ohio locations regardless of religious affiliation. Programs help separated parents establish healthier communication and parenting agreements. Contact your local office to schedule a consultation. Sliding-scale fees may apply. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm.

Multiple OH locations · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Parents as Teachers — Ohio — Free

Evidence-based parent education program providing in-home visits and group sessions to help parents support their children's development from birth through kindergarten. Free to qualifying families in Ohio. Personal visitors work one-on-one with mothers on parenting skills, child development milestones, and family goal-setting. Find a local program at parentsasteachers.org.

Statewide program · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Ohio Children's Trust Fund — Free

State agency supporting evidence-based programs that promote healthy families and prevent child abuse. Funds home visiting, parenting education, and family support services across Ohio. Women can contact the Trust Fund to find funded programs in their county that provide free or low-cost parenting support. Call Mon-Fri 8am-5pm for referrals.

(614) 387-9396 · 65 E State St Suite 1100, Columbus, OH 43215 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Our Family Wizard — Free

Industry-leading co-parenting app providing shared calendars, secure messaging, expense tracking, and court-admissible communication logs. Designed to reduce conflict and document interactions for legal proceedings. Subscription required after free trial. Widely accepted by family courts and recommended by mediators. Download the app or visit ourfamilywizard.com to get started.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

6. TalkingParents — Free

Co-parenting communication app featuring secure messaging, shared calendar, expense tracking, and unalterable records suitable for court use. All messages are time-stamped and stored permanently so nothing can be edited or deleted. Free basic plan available. Download the app or visit talkingparents.com. Ideal for documenting communications in high-conflict custody situations.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

7. AppClose — Free

Free co-parenting app offering a shared calendar, secure messaging, expense tracking, and parenting plan management tools. AppClose is designed to be easy to use with no subscription fee for basic features. Track child expenses, schedule exchanges, and maintain a shared information journal. Download from any app store or visit appclose.com to get started.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

8. 2houses — Free

Co-parenting platform offering shared calendars, expense tracking, family medical records, and child information journals accessible to both parents. Helps reduce conflict by centralizing all parenting coordination in one place. Subscription required after trial. Available on iOS, Android, and web. Visit 2houses.com to start a free trial and see all available features.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

9. Coparenter — Free

Co-parenting app combining communication tools with access to on-demand professional mediators and co-parenting coaches. Features secure messaging, document storage, and a unique service where certified mediators can help resolve disputes in real-time. Monthly subscription required. Download the app or visit coparenter.com to see plan options and get started.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

10. Up to Parents — Free

Free online co-parenting education program recommended by family courts nationwide. Helps separating parents focus on their children's emotional needs rather than conflict. The program takes about 30 minutes to complete and can be done on any device. Visit uptoparents.org to register for free. Many courts accept completion as evidence of good-faith co-parenting efforts.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. Cozi Family Organizer — Free

Free shared family calendar, shopping lists, to-do lists, and reminder app useful for co-parents coordinating schedules, school activities, and appointments. All family members can view and update the shared calendar. Available on iOS, Android, and web. Basic version is free; premium upgrade available. Visit cozi.com or download from any app store.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. Custody X Change — Free

Software for creating detailed parenting plans, custody schedules, and tracking visitation time. Women can build court-ready parenting plan documents, calculate each parent's percentage of time, and print professional schedules. One-time purchase or subscription available. Visit custodyxchange.com. Accepted by courts across the US for formal custody agreements.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many co-parenting resources are in Ohio?
Women's Corner tracks 12 verified co-parenting resources for women in Ohio.
Are co-parenting resources in Ohio free?
12 of the 12 listed co-parenting resources in Ohio are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Ohio have co-parenting resources?
Listings span cities including Columbus.
What are some examples of co-parenting resources in Ohio?
Featured entries include Help Me Grow Ohio, Catholic Charities Ohio — Family Services, Parents as Teachers — Ohio, Ohio Children's Trust Fund, Our Family Wizard.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
2 of 12 Ohio co-parenting listings include verified phone numbers.