Mandatory Co-Parenting Seminar
About the process
This four-hour seminar focuses on children’s unique needs prior to separation, during divorce, and in other family residential changes. Learn about the developmental stages of children, the impact of divorce/separation on children, the grief process, positive ways to communicate with your child’s other parent and much more.
This seminar is approved by the Kitsap County Superior Court and intended for parents involved in divorce, legal separation, or paternity actions. Please visit the Kitsap County Superior Court website to learn more about this court requirement. (see KCLFLR 10, pg. 30 on the court rule document)
Due to COVID, we are currently only offering classes via Zoom. These Zoom classes still meet the Kitsap court criteria and are not self-paced online classes.
Pre-registration with payment is required. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Class size is limited. The DRC reserves the right to close registration for each class at our discretion.
We do not allow co-parents to attend the same class.
Safety
The security of participants is of great importance. We reserve the right to take measures to ensure the safety of seminar participants. You will not be admitted to the seminar if you are carrying a weapon or if you appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. You will be asked to leave the seminar if you exhibit behavior that is disruptive or threatening to the participants or facilitators. We reserve the right to exclude anyone whom we believe could affect the safety or comfort of other participants. If you are asked to leave you will not receive a fee refund, we will not transfer your registration fee to another seminar date, you will not receive a certificate of completion, and you may not be allowed to re-register for any of our future seminars.
Accommodations
We wish to ensure that all participants receive full benefit from the seminar. If you require any accommodations or are looking for more information, please contact us at (360) 517-5822.
Fee Information
The full tuition is $70.00 for participants with a gross monthly income over $2,500 ($30,000 per year). In case of financial hardship, reduced fees are available with proof of income or assistance. Please review the chart below:
| Total Gross Monthly Income: | Fee: |
|---|---|
| $2500 and above | $70 |
| $1536 – 2499 | $60* |
| $1251 – 1535 | $50* |
| $1250 and below | $35* |
| Receiving SSDI or TANF | $20* |
| Fee Waiver by Court | $0*** |
* You must provide proof of income (most recent) to request a fee reduction. Examples of income verification include paycheck stubs, photocopies of child support checks, unemployment checks, SSI or government assistance statement.
** Requires TANF or SSDI statement.
*** Requires an order from the Superior Court to waive the fee. Apply in person at the Kitsap County Clerk’s office (614 Division Street MS-34, Port Orchard, WA 98366).
Please email income verification, along with your contact information, to MPC@KitsapDRC.org
Replacement Class Completion Certificates:
We will reprint a class certificate for a $15 administration fee. The class participant must call our office at 360-517-5822 to request a replacement.