The holiday season is a time for celebrating old traditions and embracing new ones. Our holiday soundtrack is a great conversation starter for teaching children why different cultures and religions have different customs and what these celebrations mean. With tunes from the Muppets, Daniel Tiger, Pete the Cat and more, you and your child will be singing, dancing and learning together!      ..read more

Looking for some spooky (but not-too-scary) tunes to help your family get in the fall spirit? Oakland Family Services has created the perfect soundtrack to your Halloween! With favorites from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, The Kiboomers, Steve and Maggie, Sesame Street, The Wiggles and more, it makes great background music for pumpkin carving, Halloween crafts, costume preparation or playtime.      ..read more

Whether it’s family karaoke night or you need a soundtrack for road trips, Oakland Family Services’ latest Spotify playlist is packed full of kid and parent favorites from Disney, Nickelodeon, PBS Kids and more!   ..read more

Parents, teachers and child care providers, are you looking for some calming tunes for your little ones? Turn on these soothing modern and classical songs and favorite fairy tales, perfect for reading, playing softly or napping. Click the button below for more resources to support parents, children and families on our Early Childhood Parenting Resource Hub. Visit our Early Childhood Parenting Resources Hub!   ..read more

Our Growing Gross Motor Skills playlist on Spotify not only encourages movement but listening to dance cues as well. It’s important for parents and caregivers to strengthen gross motor skills. Gross motor skills help children and adults: Sit Crawl Run Swim Stand Walk Jump And do so much more Click the button below and check out our e-guide to learn more about motor skills and developmental milestones. Learn more   ..read more

Find serenity, stillness and comfort with our Spotify playlist - Relax with Day One. These songs were handpicked for their soothing and cheerful harmonies by the clinicians at Day One, Oakland Family Services' mental health counseling program. If you want to explore how Day One clinicians helps people work through anxiety, depression, substance use issues and other mental health concerns, click the button below. Day One has offices in Pontiac, Walled Lake and Berkley and also offers counseling services online and accepts most private insurances, as well as Medicare, Medicaid ..read more

Toddlers and preschoolers love to clap, dance and parade around the house to music, which not only is fun but important for their development. Learn why in this Before 3 to Succeed video ..read more

Music not only gets your toddler or preschooler up and moving but helps with their development too. Singing repetitive songs like “The Wheels on the Bus” can help with your child’s language development, while dancing to music strengthens their arm and leg muscles. “It helps develop their large muscles, and it’s going to show that development in their balance, equilibrium, and in their ability to stand on one foot, hop, skip and jump,” said Jacqueline Chaney, infant-toddler lead teacher at Oakland Family Services’ Children’s Learning Center in Pontiac. Research suggests that music enhances bra ..read more

Emily Mandigo began working at Oakland Family Services as a contingent therapist over eight years ago. Since then, she's been promoted to team lead, clinical supervisor, and most recently, Assistant Director of Treatment Services. On top of the opportunities for advancement and room for growth, Emily recommends working for OFS because of the culture, flexibility, and work-life balance. You can work with and learn from Emily plus the rest of Oakland Family Services' talented treatment professionals. We are hiring outpatient and home-based therapists in our Day One and Specialized Services for ..read more

Our third annual Building Brighter Futures Fun Run took place on July 29th, 2023 at Waterford Oaks County Park. A bit of rain in the morning didn’t stop 96 participants from arriving ready to race and show their support for Oakland Family Services. The 1K began at 8:45am and included runners and walkers of all ages. By the time the 5K commenced, the sun came out and brightened everyone’s Saturday. The overall winner of the 5K race was Reuben Jiran, who finished with a time of 22:27.3. View the complete race results for each age category by clicking below. RACE RESULTS We’d like to thank the pa ..read more