Where separating families are in high conflict over parenting arrangements, the Parenting Orders Program can help parents focus on their children’s needs and improve co-parenting communication.
What is Parenting Orders Program?
The Parenting Orders Program is a service that helps separated parents work out arrangements that allow parents and other family members to spend time with the children. It can assist in helping parents to focus on their children’s needs and best interests.
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Why go to Parenting Order Program?
- To agree on arrangements for seeing your children
- When Parenting Orders or Plans are not working
- When there’s difficulty complying to Parenting Orders
- When Parents are experiencing difficulty in communication with the other parent.
A Parenting Orders program can help parents hear about what children want and need at different ages and stages of their development. You can attend some Programs on your own or you can attend as a couple or as a family. Your children can also be involved.
What help is there for my children?
Children can talk to a family counsellor as part of the Parenting Orders Program. They might also be able to attend a group with other children whose families are experiencing similar problems. This helps them to understand what happens in families.
How long is the program and how much does it cost?
Parenting Orders Programs can work with families for as long as they need. This might be three months or it could take up to two years. Nominal fee’s apply.
Feeling Safe?
Parenting Orders Programs have arrangements in place to protect the safety of clients and staff. If you have concerns about your safety or the safety of your children, you should let the Service staff know as soon as possible.
