Co-Parenting Classes

Building Healthy Partnerships for Children

Our co‑parenting classes teach communication, conflict management, and child‑centered decision making to help families transition with stability and respect. Sessions combine evidence‑based lessons with practical skill‑building exercises.

Who is this Program for?

Practical, child‑centered learning for parents and caregivers working to reduce conflict and prioritize children’s wellbeing.

Court‑Ordered Participants

Approved documentation and completion certificates are provided for those attending by court referral.

Parents Rebuilding Trust

Open to parents who want to be proactive: learn communication, de‑escalation, and co‑parenting plans before conflict escalates.

Non-Custodial Parents

Structured guidance and strategies to strengthen parenting time, build trust, and support consistent, child‑focused visits.

Guardians & Kinship Caregivers

Practical skills for caregivers who co-parent with biological parents or need tools to coordinate care and routines.

What to Expect & How to Enroll

Classes are typically offered as a short series of weekly sessions (commonly 6–8 meetings, subject to scheduling). Each session combines short lessons, guided discussion, and role‑play exercises so participants can practice new skills in a safe setting. Small group sizes allow facilitators to give individual attention, answer questions, and help each parent create a realistic, child‑centered parenting plan. We welcome both voluntary and court‑ordered participants; if your attendance is required by a court, we provide the documentation needed after completion.

To enroll, contact our program coordinator by phone or email to register for the next available class, or complete the online registration form. Bring any referral or court paperwork to your first session; if you need financial assistance or have scheduling constraints, let us know during registration so we can discuss options. After completing the course, participants receive practical tools to reduce conflict and improve day‑to‑day co‑parenting, plus referrals to additional community supports when helpful.

FAQs for Co-Parenting Classes

No. Our co‑parenting classes are open to both court‑ordered and voluntary participants. If you are attending because of a court order, please bring the referral paperwork to registration or intake so we can record it and provide the appropriate documentation.

Classes are offered as a short series of weekly sessions (often a 6–8 week program). Sessions typically include brief lessons, group discussion, and practical exercises. Exact session length and schedule vary by cohort — confirm dates and times when you register.

Yes. We provide attendance records and a completion certificate for participants who meet the program’s attendance and participation requirements. If your court needs specific documentation, let us know during registration so we can accommodate those requirements.

To register, call (224) 643‑7469, email co-parentclass@drinkwaterfs.org, or complete the online registration form. Fees and any sliding‑scale options are shared during registration or intake; court‑ordered participants should bring referral documentation to confirm requirements.

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