Kids First: Parenting Class
This court-approved parenting class meets Wisconsin Statute 767.115 requirements for divorce or separation cases involving children. St. Croix Valley Restorative Services offers this class to families across western Wisconsin, including Pierce, St. Croix, and surrounding counties.
For children, divorce can be stressful, sad, and confusing. At any age, kids may feel uncertain or angry at the prospect of parents separating. As a parent, you can help make the process and its effects less painful for your children. Supporting your child through divorce or separation means providing stability and responding to their needs with a calm, consistent approach.
This class is designed to provide information about how divorce impacts children and to offer practical tools for co-parenting in a way that supports your child’s well-being.
Course Overview
St. Croix Valley Restorative Services offers this one-time, two-hour court-approved parenting class for families in transition. The class meets the requirements of Wisconsin Statute WI Statute 767.115 offered to participants referred from Pierce and Saint Croix Counties.
In this class, parents learn to think about the situations in which conflict usually occurs in a way that gives them more options on how to handle themselves, thereby reducing the other parent’s likelihood of aggression or non-cooperation. They also learn effective methods for reducing their emotional reactions, which gives them better control in tense situations and sets better examples for their children.
Parents also increase their effectiveness with and sensitivity to their children’s needs, significantly lowering their children’s risk for behavior problems, depression, delinquency, school failure and substance abuse.
A Certificate of Completion will be provided directly to each participant, following successful completion of the course.
Kids First Parenting Class:
The Kids First Class is held exclusively via Zoom. Please choose the date you wish to attend below and complete payment. The link to the Kids First Class will be emailed directly to you. Registration closes 24 hours prior to each class.
Course Outline:
- Introduction
- Children’s Reactions to Divorce/Separation
- Moderators of Harm
- Skills Training
- Closing Remarks
- Supplemental Information
Course Details:
| When: | First Monday or Wednesday of Every Month *see below for details |
| Time: | Monday Morning Sessions: January, March, July, September, & November 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Sessions: February, April, June, August, October & December 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Where: | Restorative Services Center/Via Zoom |
| Cost: | $50 |
| Availability: | Complete registration & payment to receive the live class link. |
*dates may be adjusted due to holidays |
Registration:
Choose your class date and complete payment below to reserve your seat in the class. All registration and payment submissions are final; no adjustments or refunds.