Children 1st is a co-parenting program designed for families going through divorce or separation. This two-session course is officially recognized by the Monterey County Court as a certified parenting class. Additionally, a version of the program is available for children ages 5-18 whose parents have completed the course as well.
Click the link below to fill out the Harmony At Home Children 1st Referral Form
Main topics covered
For Parents:
- How divorce affects children at different developmental stages and strategies to support them.
- Communicating effectively with both children and the other parent.
- Navigating co-parenting and reaching agreements with the other parent.
- Creating a parenting plan.
- Problem-solving within the structure of new families.
For Children:
- What occurs when divorce/separation happens?
- Children are NOT to blame for the divorce.
- Understanding the emotions and reactions that both children and parents may experience.
- Tools and strategies to help children communicate and express their feelings with their parents.
Pay for classes below to begin the process!
We provide two classes for each parent and two classes for the children. Classes are offered throughout the year to individuals and small groups. Divorcing/separating parents will take separate classes. Children will have classes in small groups, with their sibling(s), or individually.
To receive an individualized certificate, an adult must complete 2 classes.
Classes are offered virtually through Zoom or at our Salinas office.
Children 1st English and Spanish Flyers
$50 per class per adult
$25 per class for the children
REGISTRATION : Please contact vanessar@harmony-at-home.org to receive prior approval and to schedule the first class.
For more information, call Harmony At Home at (831) 272-6644 in Salinas or (831) 625-5160 in Carmel.
ADDITIONAL FORMS:
Pay for classes below to begin the process.