About Parents Forever:
Parents Forever is a research-based curriculum developed by the University of Minnesota Extension that teaches parents to guide their children through the divorce process with as little negative impact to their children as possible.
This class will help parents:
- Gain skills, knowledge and access to resources that will enable them to make responsible parenting decisions based on the needs of their children.
- Learn about the potential effects of divorce on their children at various ages and developmental levels.
- Learn how to support their children's adjustment to divorce.
- Learn positive parenting concepts and positive discipline techniques to address the challenges of parenting children who are experiencing divorce.
- Learn about conflict reduction and problem solving skills.
Kids Talk About Divorce:
A program for children ages 6-18 whose parents are attending Parents Forever. These classes are offered at the same time and location.
This class will help kids:
- learn to talk to their parents.
- understand that their emotional ups and downs are normal.
- acknowledge and positively direct feelings of frustration and anger.
- understand their rights and responsibilities
Presenters:
- Becky Versch, Extension Educator, UNL Extension in Washington County, PO Box 325, Blair NE 68008 Phone: 402/426-9455
- Debra Schroeder, Extension Educator, UNL Extension in Cuming County, PO Box 285, West Point NE 68788 Phone: 402/372-6006
For More Information: Mary Spath at UNL Extension in Dodge County, 1206 W 23rd Str, Fremont NE 68025 Phone: 402-727-2775
Cost: $35 Per Adult. No Charge for Children. Please Ask About Scholarships If Needed.
Classes: Offered Monthly at the Dodge County Extension Office - 1206 W 23rd Street, Fremont NE 68025
Current Class Schedule:
- January 14 & 28, 2006 - Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
- February 7 & 21, 20065 - Tuesday - 6:00-9:00 p.m.
- March 18, 2006 - Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- April 4 & 18, 2006 - Tuesday - 6:00-9:00 p.m.
- May 6 & 20, 2006 - Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
- June 6 & 20, 2006 - Tuesday - 6:00-9:00 p.m.
- July 11, 2006 - Tuesday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- September 9 & 23, 2006 - Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
- October 14, 2006 - Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- November 14 & 28, 2006 - Tuesday - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- December 2 & 16, 2006 - Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Registration: Your registration information must be received at least one week prior to the class you wish to attend (see schedule above)
You can register by printing & completing the blanks below. Please mail registration form and fees to Dodge County Extension, 1206 W 23rd Str, Fremont NE 68025.
Classes are available statewide in Nebraska. To see other locations and dates, visit http://lancaster.unl.edu/famliv/Divorce/
Required registration information includes:
- Your Name(s):
- Your Complete E-mail Address (optional):
- Your Mailing Address:
- Your City/State/Zip):
- Your Daytime Phone Number:
- Your Home Phone Number:
- Name of other party involved:
Please complete the following:
- Indicate the classes you wish to attend at the Dodge County Extension Office, 1206 W 23rd Street, Fremont, Nebraska. (See dates listed above.)
Your form must be received at least one week prior to the class you want to attend!
Choose One:
- I am presently going through a divorce
- I am going back to court for modification of custody issues
- Other
Names and ages of children you would like to participate in Kids Talk About Divorce (ages 6-11) (Kids Talk About Divorce is Held While You Are Attending Your Parents Forever class) (If None, indicate this as well.)
If you have trouble questions regarding the requested information e-mail Mary Spath, UNL Extension in Dodge County @ mspath2@unl.edu
