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Families and
Divorce
This program is for teachers, childcare providers, and others working
with children. Families and Divorce provides in-service training
for professionals on children's responses to divorce and remarriage at
different developmental stages and what professionals can do to support
children and their families through the processes of divorce and
stepfamily formation. A two-hour workshop or a two-session series is
available. Contact schrammdg@missouri.edu for more information.
Step by Step:
Creating Strong Stepfamilies.
Step by Step is for couples with children from previous
relationships. The three-session program focuses on the following topics:
What Every Stepfamily Needs to Know (stages of stepfamily development,
myths vs. realities of stepfamilies, building strong couple
relationships), Stepparent-Stepchild Relationships, and Financial and
Legal Issues. Communication skills are emphasized throughout the program.
Contact leonk@missouri.edu for
more information.
Focus on
Kids Program for Divorcing Parents.
This is a workshop to help parents learn how to nurture and support
their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are
living apart develop ways to effectively work together as co-parents.
Focus on Kids satisfies the Missouri law that requires parents who are
divorcing or filing a motion to modify to attend an educational
parenting program. It is conducted in cooperation with Missouri’s
circuit courts. See the
Focus on Kids Program Schedule for dates, times, fees and contact
information.
Kids In the Middle
Kids In the Middle strengthens family relationships by providing
quality, affordable therapy, education and support to children and
families coping with divorce and other family transitions.
Students In the MiddleŽ
is a school-based program providing support groups for students who have
experienced family transitions including divorce, separation, and
remarriage.
Boone County
Mediators
A list of mediators for Boone County, Missouri.
Missouri
Marriage & Divorce Law.
A brief index to most of the Missouri law that applies to children,
parents, grandparents, custody, child support.
Parents
Without Partners
Looking for a group of parents
who are dealing with being a single parent?
Visit http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org/.
Click on "Find A Chapter" on the left side of the page. Enter your
state's abbreviation to search for a chapter in your state.
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