Description:	A parent education program that is a collaborative effort of Children's Institute and the Seventh Judicial District
Target group:	Separating and divorcing parents
Availability:	Classes available locally in Rochester, New York

Mission Statement

A.C.T.-For the Children is dedicated to reducing the negative impact of a parental breakup on children. The primary goal is to empower parents with information and skills for protecting their children from ongoing conflict, strengthening parent-child relationships, and fostering children's resilience and healthy development.

Goals

• Reduce the negative impact of divorce or separation on children
• Teach parents how to contain conflict and foster children's resilience and healthy adjustment

Benefits

Participants attest that A.C.T.-For the Children:

• Increases the parents' ability to protect children from conflict
• Nurtures respect for each other as parents
• Reduces likelihood of relitigation
• Empowers parents to seek out the help they need
• Builds stronger relationships between parents and children
• Gives hope for a brighter future

How It Works

• Mental health professionals conduct A.C.T.-For the Children classes in addition to presentations by a judge and attorneys on legal aspects
• Participants attend two classes, three and one-half hours each
• Skills are taught to support children's healthy development

Registration Materials

• A.C.T.-For the Children Brochure
• 2008 Confidential Enrollment Form
• Preferred Care - HealthDollars/TriVantage Reimbursement Form

For further information, contact E. Anne Wasson, Program Administrator, at (585) 428-1930 or by e-mail at ewasson@courts.state.ny.us.

Please note: The A.C.T.-For the Children Program Manual and Power Point Presentation is available for purchase. Orders may be placed by returning our order form (prices are included) or by contacting us at (877) 888-7647, ext. 256. Credit card orders are accepted.

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