Sherburne County Parenting Apart.   A Course for: Separation, Divorce, Post-decree Paternity

This course is required for parents who file for divorce in Sherburne County.  You must pre-register for this class online at www.728communityed.com, or by calling the ECFE office  at 763.241.3524.  The cost is $55 per person,payable at the time of registration. Payment guarantees your registration.

For a variety of reasons, many children do not live in homes with both of their birth parents.  This may be due to divorce, separation, a broken relationship or no relationship between the parents. In these situations, children often experience anger, sadness, guilt and grief.  Adults may experience the same emotions. In addition they must deal with legal and financial worries. Several agencies in Sherburne County have collaborated to develop this program for divorcing/never married parents.

The 8 hour course includes information on:

• the legal process
• paternity and custody
• child support and financial assistance
• conflict resolution
• personal safety
• intimacy and relationships
• grief
• impact on children
• development of parenting plan
• community resources

This course is required for  parents who file for divorce in Sherburne County.  It is also appropriate for: Parents who are considering divorce, parents who are already  divorced, parents who have never married but both want to be involved with their children, professionals working with families in divorce.  This course is in compliance with the  standards established by the Supreme Court for parent education programs.

LOCATION: The Handke Center,
1170 Main Street,
Elk River,  MN 55330
enter through Door 4

Facilities for children are not available,  please make other childcare arrangements.

Please arrive 5 minutes early to check in and receive course materials. Refreshments are provided at break time.  One half hour is allowed for lunch  on your own.