Parent Education Stabilization course (Divorce or Separation)

We are currently offering the Florida DCF-approved Parenting Education Course in one delivery option: an in-person, face-to-face course. Read the information concerning the course, and then follow the registration guidelines. Thank you for taking the time to consider Beacon of Hope for the Family as your service provider. We would be delighted to have the opportunity to work with you.

Registration:

You MUST register through this website:

• Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to class start time, and the class is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm.
• Do not arrive late; you will not be admitted if you arrive late.
• Children are NOT permitted in the class. Please do not bring them. No exceptions.
• Upon completion, the participant will receive a certificate.
• Bring a Pen or Pencil, and bring a snack. Anticipate the classroom may be cold and bring a jacket

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 

• Please cover your mouth and nose with a mask. 
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Course:

• Our Divorce or Separation course fulfills the court-mandated Parent Education Stabilization requirements for Florida and other States.
• This four-hour instructor-led program is designed to help divorcing or separating couples focus on what is in the best interest of their children and how to work more cooperatively and effectively with each other.

How to Register:

• Pre-registration is required. You must bring a Photo ID.
• Attendance is required of both husband and wife; couples may attend together if they both agree. However, attendees must register themselves.
• If you or your spouse would prefer not to attend together, the person who registers first has priority to attend that class date in the case of a restraining order.
• Significant others such as grandparents or step-parents are encouraged to register and attend as extra students with attendees at any location. Anyone who directly or indirectly affects decisions involving the child should be reminded to keep the child’s best interests in mind. Extra students (significant others) may attend but must also register and pay the fee for the class (workbook included).

Course Fees:

• Tuition: Prepaid tuition is $70.00 by credit or debit card online, at least two business days prior to the class date. Tuition is $70.00 exact cash or money order at the door (Call in advance to check availability.
• Reschedule: $0.00 (Prepaid fees will be transferred to rescheduled classes).
• You MUST register online before the start of your class.
• Indigent status fees: Provide a means for indigent divorcing parents to complete the course through a scholarship, court waiver, or sliding fee scale when available.

Note: Because of our commitment to provide the course to clients regardless of the class size, at this time, we are unable to offer any indigent waivers, such as scholarships, acceptance of court waivers, and sliding fee scales. 

All courses are held at SpringHill Suites Tampa North, 5396 Primrose Lake Circle, Tampa, Florida 33647, Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm 

Note: Be sure to check dates for exact times and Locations. Complete the registration form below and submit payment to purchase your parenting course.