PARENTING EDUCATION PROGRAM (PEP)
PEP is provided in response to the state legislation requiring that divorcing parents participate in parent education. The Council providers utilize a Council developed, six hour curriculum (in English, Spanish and Polish), titled Putting Children First, which addresses the following topics:
What is Divorce or Family Disruption Like for Kids?
What do Children Need to Help Them Deal With Divorce or Family Disruption?
Developmental Stages of Children and Their Reactions to Divorce and Family Disruption
Loss and the Grieving Process
Skills for Talking and Listening with Children
How to Talk to Children about the Divorce or Separation
Dealing with Anger and Conflict Resolution
Divorce "Games" Parents and Children Play
Custody and Parenting Plans
Parallel and Cooperative Parenting
Why select a CCFSA provider?
Classes are offered throughout the state of Connecticut. CCFSA has increased availability with member agencies delivering wit in eleven court districts.
CCFSA PEP curriculum meets the accreditation standards established by Council On Accreditation for the provision of family life education programs
CCFSA Facilitators Are:
Masters-level, licensed clinicians experienced in the delivery of family life education programs
Trained annually in the use of the curriculum, adult learning theory, and special issues which have arisen in the process of delivering this program
Class Fee
Participants are required to pay a fee of $150/person to attend this course. In some instances of financial hardship the fee may be waived by the Superior Court Judge.
Evaluation
Participant evaluations of course benefits are conducted immediately following the completion of the course. Over 90% rate the course very beneficial.
For general information about PEP, please send your request via email to: info@ctfsa.org or to register for a class in your area, contact the provider listed for your judicial district.
Participating Agencies by Judicial District
Ansonia/Milford Judicial District
CCFSA does not serve the Ansonia/Milford Judicial District. Please access the Connecticut Judicial Branch website for providers in this judicial district at www.jud.ct.gov.
DANBURY JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Classes in this district are available at the following locations.
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County
405 Main Street
Danbury, CT 06810
Newtown Youth & Family Services
15 Berkshire Road
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
BRIDGEPORT JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Classes in this district are available at the following locations.
Family and Children’s Agency
Spanish Classes Available
2470 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Schoke Jewish Family Service
2452 Blackrock Tpke
Suite 300
Fairfield, CT 06825
HARTFORD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Classes in this district are available at the following locations.
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
The Institute for the Hispanic Family
45 Wadsworth Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Village for Families and Children
105 Spring Street
Hartford, CT 06105
LITCHFIELD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Classes in this district are available at the following locations.
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
132 Grove Street
Torrington, CT 06790
STAMFORD/NORWALK JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Classes in this district are available at the following locations. Call 203.855.8765 for more information.
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County
120 East Ave
Norwalk, CT 06851
Family and Children’s Agency
66 Bayview Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
Family and Children’s Agency
Spanish Classes Available
9 Mott Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
Schoke Jewish Family Service
196 Greyrock Place
Stamford, CT 06825
Family and Children’s Agency
60 Palmers Hill Road Mott Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
TOLLAND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (ROCKVILLE)
Classes in this district are available at the following locations.
United Services
140 North Frontage Street
Mansfield, CT 06250
The Village for Families and Children
KIDSAFE CT
19 Elm Street
Vernon, CT 06066
MIDDLESEX JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Classes in this district are available at the following locations.
Gilead Community Services
175 East Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
NEW BRITAIN JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Classes in this district are available at the following locations.
Klingberg Family Centers
370 Linwood Street
New Britain, CT 06052
NEW HAVEN JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Classes in this district are available at the following locations.
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
501 Lombard Street
New Haven, CT 06511
NORWICH/NEW LONDON JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CCFSA does not serve the Ansonia/Milford Judicial District. Please access the Connecticut Judicial Branch website for providers in this judicial district at www.jud.ct.gov.
WATERBURY JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Classes in this district are available at the following locations.
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
56 Church Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
WINDHAM JUDICIAL DISTRICT (PUTNAM/WILLIMANTIC)
United Services
107 North Main Street
Dayville, CT 06241