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What is TransParenting?
Who can benefit from TransParenting?
What topics are covered?
Where are the classes held?
How do I register?
Downloadable Registration Form
How do I pay for the class?
2008 Schedule

What is TransParenting?

• IS an education program designed to teach effective parenting during the transition of divorce or parental separation. It impresses upon parents the critical role they play in a child's ability to adjust to the changes surrounding the divorce.
• IS a four hour class to help parents become more aware of the effects of the divorce process on their children.
• IS mandatory for all parties where minor children are involved in cases of divorce, separate maintenance, legitimation, and by specific order of the court. Exceptions may be granted where similar counseling or therapy is provided by a third party.
• IS NOT a counseling, therapy or grievance session. Referral information on local resources will be available for those having those needs.
• IS utilized in almost every county in Georgia and in 38 other states.
• IS conducted by local practicing therapists and counselors who have received specialized training involving children and the process of divorce.
• IS offered twice per month as either an evening or morning class to attend.

Who can benefit from TransParenting?

People dealing directly with family changes:

• Divorcing parents
• Never married parents
• Previously divorced parents who are changing custody or visitation agreements
• Custodial grandparents
• Concerned family members

People wanting to help children adjust to family changes:

• Educators
• Social Workers
• Therapists
• Clergy
• School Counselors

What topics are covered?

Topics include:

• Feelings associated with divorce
• Ways that children of different ages react during the transition
• A parenting approach that will benefit your children
• Suggested ways for talking to children about divorce
• Other adjustments children will need to make

Where are the classes held?

Classes are held in the Floyd County Administrative Building (Old Post Office) at 12 East 4th Avenue in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. Enter at 4th Avenue building entrance and take elevator to the second floor. Look for signs directing you to the Conference Room. Certificates of attendance are distrubuted at the end of each class for those who pre-registered and pre-paid.

Note: The program is four hours long and periodic breaks will be given. Feel free to bring your own drink and a snack. Vending machines with refreshments are available on the First Floor of the building.

How do I register?

Advance registration is required. Click here for a downloadable registration form which can be printed and mailed with the $35.00 fee (please read payment information below before submitting) to:

Superior Court Receiver's Office
P.O. Box 196
Rome, GA 30162-0196

Payments

The fee for the TransParenting seminar is $35.00. Payments must be made prior to the class by either mailing payment with the registration form or paying in person at the Superiour Court Receiver's Office in the Floyd County Judicial Building, Suite 101 located directly behind the Historic Courthouse. Payments can be processed Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Payment must be in the form of a local check, cash or money order. Checks should be made payable to Floyd County. No credit cards are accepted.

NOTE: Please write your Case # on your check if you are making payment through the mail. Please have your Case # ready if you go to the Court Receiver's Office to make payment in person. This will help speed up the process and get your payment processed in a timely manner.