Is this program for children?

No, adults attend Parenting Under Two Roofs to learn more about how to best support children. 

Who should attend?

Parents, grandparents, stepparents…really, any adult who is concerned about a child who has parents who are separated or divorced.  This class is designed to give adults the tools necessary to help the child or children they care about.

Should we come if we were never married?

This program can still help you and your children.  From a child’s point of view, most of the challenges of divorce are the same whether parents were legally married or not.

Should I attend with my child’s other parent?

No.  We have found, after years of experience, that the program is much more useful if separating/divorcing parents attend separate sessions.  You will find you have more freedom to speak up or ask questions important to you if you attend separately.  During registration, all possible precautions are taken to ensure that parents attend separate sessions.  If parents choose to attend together, we will need to verbally confirm with each party that they want to attend together.  

We aren’t divorced yet, should I still attend? Or When should I attend?

The earlier in the process you attend, the more you and your children will benefit.  The most common comment we hear after participants finish the program is that they wish they had attended earlier.  However, many participants have been divorced for many years but have found that they are still dealing with divorce related issues.  There is no point at which it is too late.

Why should I come?

Children are affected tremendously by their parents’ separation or divorce.  But there are many things that parents can do, and not do, that will help their children adjust.  This time is critical for children of all ages.

Who are the presenters?

Each series is presented by an attorney and a mental health professional with experience working with families and/or children in transition. 

How much does it cost?

The entire four-hour series is only $40.00 per person.  This price has not been raised in many years and is much lower than what is charged by other organizations for similar programs. 

How do I register?

Print out the registration form from this site or call the Family Life Council at 333-6890 ext. 221 or send an email to cmcswain@chsnc.org to request a registration form. 

You will then need to completely fill it out and mail the form in to us along with payment.  Please be sure to include the name of your child’s other parent (both parents cannot attend together).  The classes fill up quickly and it is important to return the form with payment as soon as possible.

** Inclement Weather Policy **

We will make every effort to hold scheduled classes. When Guilford County is under a weather advisory, please contact our office for a recorded message about whether a class has been cancelled. For the Saturday workshop, we will do our best to post a message by 7:30 AM. A message will be posted for the Thursday evening workshop by 6:00 PM.