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Court Ordered Divorce Classes for Parents

A Minnesota Supreme Court-approved parent education program offered in 3 four-hour classes for parents going through divorce.It encourages parents to negotiate their divorce decisions without putting their children in the middle of their issues or forcing the children to choose one parent over the other.The program is research-based, and designed and tested by educators at the University of Minnesota.

Research base for Parents Forever:Less than 50% or the current generation of children can expect to live continually with their biological parents throughout their childhood.Children who experience family disruption:* Often live with parental conflict before, during and after the divorce* Experience the absence of the non-custodial parent - often the father* Are more likely to be poor, have emotional problems, conceive a child in their teens, get in trouble with the law, have lower academic achievement We know that the affects of divorce on children can be reduced if the parents:* Avoid putting children in situations where their loyalty to the other parent is threatened* Learn new and more effective approaches to parenting * Adjust to the role of single parent for the residential parent or* As a non residential parent, maintain close ties and remain available to the children* Create a plan to parent that is business like and focused on the needs of the children* Learn to communicate with the other parent about issues related to the children and how to make the necessary joint decisions with a minimum of conflict. Description:Parents Forever is a 12 hour parent education program for divorcing and unmarried parents. The program goals are to help parents:* Eliminate parental conflict in front of the child* Keep the child out of the middle of parent issues* Provide access to both parents* Put the best interest of the child first Program Content:IMPACT OF DIVORCE ON ADULTS IMPACT OF DIVORCE ON CHILDREN MONEY ISSUES IN DIVORCE LEGAL ISSUES AND THE ROLE OF MEDIATION IN DIVORCE PATHWAYS TO A NEW LIFE Source: UM Extension Service

2010-11 Class dates:

Section 1: July 31, Aug. 14 and 28, 2010 9am-1pm at Bunker Hills Activity Center in Andover, MN 55304 (Note: this is the ONLY section held at Bunker Hills Activity Center)

Section 2: Sept 11, 18 and 25, 2010 9am-1pm at Staff Dev.Center, 2727 N Ferry St. in Anoka MN 55303

Section 3: Oct. 2, 9 and 16, 2010 9am-1pm at Staff Dev.Center, 2727 N Ferry St. in Anoka MN 55303

Section 4: Oct 30, Nov 6 and 13, 2010 9am-1pm at Staff Dev.Center, 2727 N Ferry St. in Anoka MN 55303

Section 5: Nov 13, 20 and Dec 4, 2010 9am-1pm at Staff Dev.Center, 2727 N Ferry St. in Anoka MN 55303

Section 6: Dec 11, Jan 15 and 29, 2011 9am-1pm at Staff Dev.Center, 2727 N Ferry St. in Anoka MN 55303

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Parents Forever

PLEASE NOTE:
1. The Anoka-Hennepin Staff Development Center is located at 2727 N.Ferry St. in Anoka. (Directions: Hwy 10 to Ferry St. to Ferry St.North. After stoplight, building is located one block ahead on left,before the railroad tracks. Enter at Staff Development Center door.

2. If you are unable to pre-register and want to attend a class, please call 763-506-1278 for availability.

3. Classes start promptly. Please arrive with time to check in.

4. Turn cell phones or pagers to off or vibrate during all classes.

5. This document will be provided in alternative formats upon a 72 hourrequest to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Please call763-506-1279,TTY 763-506-1292 to make a request.

6. Satisfaction Guaranteed: Please call us if you are not satisfied with a class you have attended.

7. Cancellation policy: Classes sponsored by Parent Involvement will becanceled (with a full refund) or rescheduled only if schools are closeddue to inclement weather. For other classes, call the number listed inthe class description for cancellation information.