Parents Forever: University of Minnesota Extension

Education for Families in Divorce Transition

Divorce affects children and can result in long-term problems or shorter term adjustment issues. This parent education program teaches divorcing parents about the impact of divorce on adults and children. Parents Forever also teaches co-parenting strategies to divorcing and never-married parents.

Parents learn how to:

Eliminate parental conflict in front of the child
Keep the child out of the middle of parent issues
Provide access to both parents
Put the best interest of the child first

We offer many in-depth publications and classes for parents and professionals. Parents Forever is approved by the Minnesota Supreme Court for court mandated parent education. Why Parents Forever?

Parents Forever

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Features

We Agree: Creating a Parenting Plan

A plan in the best interest of your children for parents who are separated, divorced, or living apart.

Padres para siempre

Parents Forever parenting handbooks are now available for divorcing or separated parents who speak Spanish. Get the complete set of four and save.

	Educational Offerings


	Parents Forever Classes — For parents going through divorce or unmarried parents with contested issues. These classes meet the Minnesota Supreme Court requirements for court-ordered parent education. Frequently Asked Questions Getting Ready to Teach Parents Forever — For professionals who work with families who are parenting apart. Offered as in-person workshops or as Online Train the Trainer Course for current or potential instructors. We Agree: Creating a Parenting Plan — In Minnesota, parents can now use parenting plans to spell out details about the care of their children when they parent in separate households. See a sampler of the publication or download a printable Parenting Agreement Worksheet. Padres para siempre — For divorcing and unmarried parents who speak Spanish. See samplers of the Spanish parent handbooks.

	Program Hot Topics


	The Effects of Divorce on Children — Depends on their gender, age, and stage of development. Helping Children Cope With Divorce — Be emotionally available to your children. Credit Issues With Divorce — Each of you remains fully liable for your debts.

Contact Information

Minnell Tralle
Area Program Leader
Andover Regional Extension Center
Bunker Hills Activity Center
550 Bunker Lake Blvd., NW, L-1
Andover, MN 55305-4199
E-mail: trall001@umn.edu
Phone: 763-767-3881 or
1-888-241-0719
Fax: 763-767-3885

Program Team
Contact an Educator at a Regional Center or County Office near you.


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