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Children 1st is a court
approved parent education course that will assist parents with divorce
issues affecting their children and family life. The main focus of
Children 1st is on the best interests of the children. Children 1st
fulfills the requirement for the Parent Child Stabilization Course as
defined in Sec. 105.001 of the Texas Family Law Code and a
Certificate of Completion will be given at the conclusion of the
course. This course is offered twice each month in the United Way
Building located at 1300-A Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77058.
Classes are generally held the:
Children 1st is an adult
only course for parents concerned about the well being of their children
during and after divorce, change in custody, remarriage or modification
of court orders regarding care and custody of minor children. The course
examines the consequences of divorce and the best interests of the
children.
Course Goals:
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Examine effects of divorce on
children.
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Explore developmentally appropriate
responses of children to divorce.
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Explore common parental behaviors that
are unhealthy for children, including parent alienation syndrome,
and offer positive alternatives.
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Discuss positive co-parenting
techniques including effective parenting plans.
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Explore the impact of family conflict
on children.
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Explore the developmental needs of
children during divorce.
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Examine changing and new family
relationships.
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Examine and redefine communication
patterns between parents during and after divorce.
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Examine the best interests of the
children.
Children 1st teaches parents
how to:
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Understand the effects
of divorce on both children and adults.
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Identify interpersonal
parental behaviors that are unhealthy for children.
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Identify how to meet
the specific needs of their children during divorce.
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Define ways to
incorporate the children’s needs into their post divorce
interactions.
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Identify community
resources that can aid parents post-divorce in dealing with
unresolved issues.
Why Take The Course?
“I am totally
caught in the middle. I wish they would just leave me alone!”
Maya • age 9
“Mom and Dad
made me choose who I want to be with, I decided to choose no one…. Just
leave me alone!”
Koy • age 14
“ I
always had to defend Dad because Mom is so angry… and my brothers always
defend dad … so now I hate my brothers. Why can’t kids be Switzerland?”
Robin • age 17
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CHILDREN 1ST
Course Dates For 2010 |
United Way Building Conference Room |
Course Time |
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Saturday, Aug. 14 |
D |
9:00
AM – 1:00
PM |
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Thursday, Aug. 26 |
B |
5:30
PM – 9:30 PM |
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Saturday, Sept.18 |
D |
9:00
AM – 1:00
PM |
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Thursday, Sept. 23 |
B |
5:30
PM – 9:30 PM |
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Saturday, Oct. 9 |
D |
9:00
AM – 1:00
PM |
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Thursday,
Oct. 28 |
B |
5:30
PM – 9:30 PM |
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Thursday, Nov 11 |
D |
5:30
PM – 9:30 PM |
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Saturday, Nov 13 |
D |
9:00
AM – 1:00
PM |
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Saturday, Dec. 11 |
D |
9:00
AM – 1:00
PM |
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Thursday, Dec. 16 |
D |
5:30
PM – 9:30 PM |
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