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Children First

Children First Program is an educational, court approved program designed for parents with minor children who are going through a divorce/custody procedure. It is also appropriate for extended families or caregivers concerned about the well-being of the children of divorce. The purpose of the program is the prevention of mental trauma to minor children who are thrust into the conflicts of divorce.

Experience has shown that divorce often includes a variety of conflicts between spouses that can continue well beyond the legal divorce. When parental conflict is present, children are adversely affected and may suffer for long periods of time. We know that when parents work to develop cooperative plans in the best interest of their children that children can continue to grow and develop in positive ways.

The Children First program believes that given information and guidance, parents will move beyond their differences to consider the best interest of their children. The program believes in assisting parents to anticipate future events and/or problems creating situations in the life of their family both during and after the divorce. Children's birthdays, holidays, vacations, with whom children will spend these days and how parents must share responsibilities for their children are all issues which must be anticipated and planned for.

Classes are offered at the Mental Health Association
531 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL.
To pre register, call (386) 252-5785.
Your case number must be provided prior to class attendance.

Fees:
$40 per person (unless declared indigent by the 7th Judicial Circuit court standards).

 
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