Parent Education            Parenting Through Divorce   A class for parents in Wright County considering separation, divorce, divorced, never married or custody issues.   Divorce is a major transition for all members of the family.  These changes can bring anger, sadness, relief or guilt as well as legal and financial worries.  Several agencies in Wright county have collaborated to develop this program for those who are affected by a divorce.  This program will give you information about  the divorce process and how it may affect you and your children.   The 8-hour course includes information on: The legal process Child support Conflict resolution Personal Safety Impact of Divorce on Adults Impact of Divorce on Children Developing a parenting plan Community Resources This course is offered for parents in Wright County & other Counties who: Are filing for divorce Are considering divorce Are already divorced Are concerned about the impact of divorce on their children Are professionals working with families in divorce Are ending a relationship with children in common Child Custody Issues  ** The Minnesota Supreme Court states that the purpose of the eight hour parent education program shall be to serve as an early intervention mechanism to encourage cooperation between parents before adversarial behavior and conflict has a chance to develop.  Among other goals, the parent education program should educate parents about: Positive communication techniques The impact the divorce, the restructuring of families, and judicial proceedings have upon children and families Methods for preventing visitation conflicts Dispute resolution options The program should encourage parents to always place the best interest of the children above what they may perceive as their own "rights".  Upcoming  2008 Sessions:   Monday, May 5 & 12                 6:00pm-9:45pm Saturday, June 7                      8:30am-4:45pm Monday, July 7 & 14                 6:00pm-9:45pm Saturday, August 9                  8:30am-4:45pm Monday, September 8 & 15     6:00pm-9:45pm Saturday, October 4                8:30am-4:45pm Monday, November 3 & 17      6:00pm-9:45pm Saturday, December 6             8:30am-4:45pm All classes held at:   Wright County Government Center  (Court House) 10 2nd Street North West Buffalo, Minnesota (Rooms 120 A and B)  If you have questions or would like to register for this course please call 1-800-362-3667 ext.7396 763-682-7396 or 763-295-0992 Click Here for a downloadable registration form You then can fill it out , print and fax it to: 763-295-0179 Or fill it out, save it to your desktop and e-mail it as an attachment to: joy-center@hotmail.com