Parenting Class for Divorcing Parents

Hillsborough County Extension Service is offering classes for those who are going through a divorce and have children. The four-hour course is offered at 5339 CR 579 in Seffner and is required by the State of Florida when a child is involved in the divorce or custody process, and includes:

• Shared parenting and permanency of the parental role
• Child development stages and impacts of a divorce on children
• Communicating with your children
• Communicating with the other parent
• Child abuse /neglect and spouse abuse
• Legal concepts and community resources
• Families in transition
• Helping  children understand and cope with divorce

The 2012 schedule for this year will be as follows:  (you only have to attend one date) The class is offered on these dates from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:

January 12

February 9 or 23

March 8 or 22

April 12 or 26

May 10 or 24

June 7 or 21

A Few Things To Know:

• Couples may only attend the same session with special permission.

•  The cost of the class is $25 and includes a workbook.
•  A sliding fee scale is available.
•  Children are not permitted in the class.
•  Participants must bring picture identification to class, such as a driver’s license.

•  Participants can register online, or by email or phone.
•  A certificate will be given at the end of class.
• Participants must arrive on time. Late arrivals may not be admitted

 For more information call: (813) 744-5519 Ext: 54140