Parent Education Classes

"Divorce & Children"
Parent Education Class
Cleveland County judges requires this 4-hour seminar for divorcing parents. Class topics include the effects of divorce on kids and cooperative parenting skills. Classes are available twice a month on the weekends. Advance enrollment is required. 

Class schedules, payment information and enrollment forms are available at the Cleveland County Clerk's office, the Center for Children & Families, Inc. office,  or here on our website.

The cost of this program is $50.00, and is due with enrollment. Pauper's Affidavits are accepted in lieu of payment.

"Children in The Middle"
Parent Education Group Series
The information and skills provided in this group lay the foundation for other DVA services. This series is required for parents to receive visitation, mediation, or arbitration services.

This unique educational group teaches useful skills to parents struggling with intense emotions, unproductive communication or challenging child behavior as a result of divorce/separation. Discussions revolve around keeping your child "out of the middle" of the adult conflicts while developing more productive communication between the parents.

Research shows that the most traumatic divorce issue for children is ongoing conflict. It can cause intense fear, anxiety and anger in children. Learning to communicate effectively and negotiate productively can make the conflict between parents decrease, making a healthier, happier, and more emotionally stable atmosphere for your child. Advance enrollment is required.

The class schedule is here on our website. The cost of this series is $80.00. To reserve a place in the class, $40.00 is due with enrollment. Pauper's Affidavits are accepted in lieu of payment.

• 1 1/2 hour sessions, 1x/week, for 8 weeks
• New group series begins each month
• Pick from different session times
• Opposing parties attend separate sessions

DVA Schedules

Divorce and Children schedule

Children In the Middle schedule