Chelan County Courthouse

Children Cope with Divorce is a four-hour educational program designed to help parents focus on the needs of their children during and after divorce and separation.

Topics Include:

The class is open to anyone interested, including people already divorced or thinking about separation, extended family members and friends. This class is not meant to serve as counseling, therapy, or ministry. Many parents who have taken the class recommend attending the class as early as possible in the separation or divorce process.

Meets Court Requirements

Cost and Registration

The cost is $40 per person. The fee may be reduced to $20 for those submitting a signed order waiving the Clerk’s filing fee or court order reducing or waiving the class fee.

To sign up for a class, bring or mail the attached registration form with payment to either the Chelan County or Douglas County Clerk's Office. Payment is non-refundable.

Pre-registration and advance payment is required. Payment will not be accepted at the class.

Where Will Classes Be Held?

To submit this form by mail.

Make a cashier's check, money order or personal check payable to the Chelan or Douglas County Clerk of Court. Payment is non-refundable. To register by mail, send this form with payment to:
Chelan County Clerk, P.O. Box 3025
Wenatchee, WA 98807-3025

To submit this form by e-mail.

SESSIONS BEGIN ON TIME!

Please arrive 15 to 30 minutes early to sign in so you will receive credit for your attendance. Full attendance is required to comply with the Court's mandate, and credit will NOT be given for those who arrive late and/or leave early.

CHILD CARE IS NOT PROVIDED

Please make your own child care arrangements. Children will not be allowed to attend the class.

SECURITY

Security of participants is of primary concern. You will not be admitted to class if you are carrying a weapon or are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. You will be asked to leave class if you exhibit behavior that is disruptive or threatening to class members or class leaders.

INSTRUCTORS

Dennis Bailey, M.Ed. School Counselor, Lincoln Elementary		Aaron MacKenzie, M.S., Counseling Psychology School Counselor, Washington Elementary
Tracy Baker, B.S. Founder, Leavenworth Learning		Bacilio Padilia, M.A.S.W. Bilingual Therapist, Columbia Valley Community Health
Deboah Carlson, M. Ed. School Counselor, Sunnyslope Elementary		Stephen Sype, M.A. Community Corrections Officer, Department of Corrections
Jessica Guerin, M.Ed., ESA		Gloria Vasquez, B.A. Therapist, Columbia Valley Community Health BHS
Linda Holmes-Cook, M.Ed. School Counselor, Columbia Elementary		Alejandro Vergara, M. Ed. Assistant Principal, Manson Elementary School
Karen Luft, M.Ed., ESA School Counselor, Mission View Elementary		Glenna Younkin, M.Ed. Prevention Counselor, Orchard Middle School

Program Sponsor

This program is conducted by Washington State University Chelan/Douglas County Extension, licensed provider of the Families First Children Cope With Divorce® Program. All instructors are trained

Past Participants Have Said.

"Good class, helpful as it was."

"Liked that the class was informative & casual. Well done."

I learned:

“What kinds of support kids need at different ages."

"How to approach my child and understand what they want & need."

Children’s Rights

“I have the right..
To be told that my mother and father will always love me.
To be told that the break-up is not my fault.
To have decisions about me based on what is in my best interest and not on my parents’ hurt feelings or needs. . .”

WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in this program may call WSU Chelan County Extension at (509) 667-6540 at least 10 days before the program.

NOTES:

We encourage you to enhance your classroom learning on this free website: http://www.UpToParents.org
The Parents Corner features video, audio and/or worksheet components to four steps, and or log in for a more personalized set of exercises.
Past participants recommend taking this class as early as possible in the divorce process.

Children Cope With Divorce

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