PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
FOCIS is a course for parents and their children ages 5-17 who are involved in a dissolution proceeding. This course is designed to teach parents and children positive ways to cope with the changes divorce brings to a family.

PROGRAM GOALS

• To help parents build competencies designed to empower them to resolve conflict constructively in order to expedite the court process and to minimize the need for future court intervention;
• And to instruct children ages 5-17 on the dynamics of divorce and to help build competencies designed to help them cope with divorce.

ACCESS TO SERVICE:
Court ordered. Must attend within 45 days from date of service of process. The cost is $46 per parent (children are free). You must register at least 48 hours prior to the class. Pre-enrollment is required. Upon completion, Family Court Resource Services forwards an attendance certificate to the Court for filing.

LOCATION/TIME OF SERVICE:
The location and times of service may vary. Please contact the registration and information line for more details.

Teens FOCIS Handbook