Family Education Center

Parents may participate on a voluntary basis or be referred by the Judge, Custody Masters, Attorneys, Guardians Ad Litem, Mediators, Mental Health Professionals, and Custody Evaluators. Once it has been identified that the parents would benefit from the Cooperative Parenting  Program, the Court can stipulate the parents’ participation in the program by issuing the Court Order designed for the program. Parents may also participate voluntarily. NM Family Education Center remains neutral in all matters, putting the focus on the child(ren).

Impact of Parental Conflict, Separation and Divorce on Children Workshop.

Cost: $55.00

This Workshop will:

• Assist parents in shifting their role from former spouses to co-parents
• Educate parents regarding the impact of parental conflict on the their child’s development
• Educate parents about children’s issues in separation, custody disputes & divorce
• Diminish the child’s sense of being caught in loyalty binds

This workshop provides foundation for families with low conflict in the areas of joint custody, separate maintenance, change of custody, and paternity. This workshop meets all Court Mandated States requirements.

Co-Parenting Classes

Program Costs Start @ $259

The program is presented in eight  (8) ninety minute sessions which are typically held in the evenings or on Saturdays. Two classes are run in the same week so as to avoid contact between clients in cases where an order of protection is in place. Class times allow for parents to attend to their work needs as well as make arrangements for child-care when applicable.



Post Divorce and Separation Peer Support Groups 

This program is designed to help families continue practicing principles of coparenting while dealing with the challenges a that may arise as children adjust to the stages of development.

The group will have a trained facilitator, but will be client run in the selection of topics and format. The proposed length of each group meeting with be one hour.

Clients may choose to participate in one of three groups; male only, female only and a mix gender group.

Group meeting times will be in the evening on weekdays and Saturday with an optional Sunday

Lunch-N-Learn Classes

Cost: $279.00

Get the full benefits of the co parenting class without the travel time. Classes are conducted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (client only need participate in 2 of the 3 days)from 12:00PM to 1:00PM. Clients only needs a computer and/or a telephone, and may join the classes from any location.  

NEW!!

Fatherhood Custody Program

This program supports and encourages fathers to continue involvement in their children’s lives in a post divorce and separation environment. The program emphasizes the positive impacts of an active father in a child’s life, both present and long term.

The program provides a comprehensive set of classes that empowers dads to build strong relationships with their children, improve child rearing skills, have healthy co-parenting interactions, utilize anger management tools and create a positive environment for their children.

Participants will meet two days a week for eight weeks. Each session is approximately ninety (90) minutes in length. We offer flexible times to fit your schedule and our centers are open 7 days a week. (One-on-one classes and teleconferencing for out-of–town clients available upon request)

“Involved dads enable children to:

• Stay in school and succeed academically
• Develop healthy self-esteem
• Grow up in healthy, safe homes and neighborhoods”….National Fatherhood Institute-Website

Program cost: $370.00 



Classes are offered one on one and in small groups to allow for maximum effectiveness of materials covered.

We go beyond just the "court order" to help rebuild/prevent the potential damage of divorce and separation on children. 

Topics covered include:

• First Component: Emphasizes the child’s experience of divorce. Addresses what influences a child’s adjustment to divorce. Highlights the necessity of developing a parental relationship that is sensitive to the child’s needs.
• Second Component: Focuses on the adult’s experience of divorce. Assists parents in shifting their relationship from former spouses to co-parents.
• Third Component: Features communication skills and anger management. Offers techniques that prevent arguments from getting out of control.
• Fourth Component: Stresses negotiation skills and planning for the future. Emphasizes that co-parenting is forever.
• Fifth Component: Focuses on Self-Care for Parents, Child Development issues, Sensible Discipline and life after separation and divorce.