Parent Education Programs
Do you need to attend the Parent Education Programs?
Yes. Attendance and participation at an approved Parent Education Program by all parties to a divorce action in which there are minor children is mandatory in Massachusetts. The Probate and Family Court wants to make sure that parents are aware of their children’s emotional needs and understand the effects of divorce on child behavior and development.
What should I expect from these Programs?
These programs are designed to help parents develop an awareness of the impact of divorce from the child’s perspective. They are excellent and very short programs that take 2 or 3 days to complete. Parents can ask all sort of questions related to children involved in the process of divorce. These programs will help parents avoid mistakes concerning the way they relate to their children. We highly recommend attendance to these programs at an early stage in your divorce. This will benefit your child(ren).
“Set a Good Example” (SAGE)
206 Breeds Hill Road
Hyannis, MA
508-775-0275
Contact: Donna Davis
For the Sake of the Children
Center for Families in Transition
Sandwich Library
142 Main Street
Sandwich, MA
857-373-9011
Contact: Robin Zucker
www.cftclass.org or parentclass@yahoo.com
Parents Apart
Mass. Bay Counseling
Hyannis Elks Lodge 1549
852 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA
617-786-3027
Contact: Elizabeth Rich
Families in Transition
Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
333 East Street
Pittsfield, MA
413-629-1061
Contact: Intake Worker or Karen Wasilesk
Parents Forever
Family Service Association
Kennedy Donovan Center, Inc.
25 Forest Street
Attleboro, MA
508-677-3822
Contact: SueRoque
www.frfsa.org
Parents Forever
UMASS Dartmouth, Main Building
285 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA
508-677-3822
Contact: Sue Roque
www.frfsa.org
Family Service Association
Silver City Mall
Community Room
2 Galleria Mall Drive
Taunton, MA
508-677-3822
Contact: Sue Roque
www.frfsa.org
Family Service Association
Stonehill College
16 Belmont Street
Easton, MA.
508-677-3822
Contact: Sue Roque
www.frfsa.org
Parents Apart
111 Edgartown Road
Oak Bluffs, MA
508-693-7900 ext. 225
Contact: David Araujo
www.mvcommunityservices.com
Parent Education and Custody Effectiveness (PEACE)
North Shore Counseling Center
900 Cummings Center, Suite 324-S
Beverly, MA
978-922-2280
Contact: Carol or Bob
Dr. Laurence Kelly
www.nscc-inc.com
Family Healthy Choices Parenting Education
Peabody Inst. Library (Danvers Town Library)
Gordon Room
15 Sylvan Street
Danvers, MA
978-887-6342
Contact: Jill Levine
www.familyhealthychoices.org
Putting Children First
Family Service of Merrimack Valley
Merrimack College (McQuade Library)
North Andover, MA
978-327-6650
Contact: Rosey Gonzalez
www.fsmv.org
Family Healthy Choices Parenting Education
Newburyport High School, Classroom 310
214 High Street
Newburyport, MA
978-887-6342
Contact: Jill Levine
www.familyhealthychoices.org
Divorce and its Impact on Children’s Development
Divorce Workshop
Grace Church of Salem
385 Essex Street
Salem, MA
978-745-7808
Contact: Madeline Segal
Positive Co-Parenting in Difficult Times
Psychotherapy Associates of North Reading
Northern Essex Community College
100 Elliot Street
Haverhill, MA
978-664-2566, ext. 5
Contact: Dr. Donna Whipple
www.panr.net
Families in Transition (FIT)
Franklin County Bar Association
Franklin Medical Center
164 High Street
Greenfield, MA
413-773-9839
Contact: Christine Baronas
www.franklincountybar.org
Parent Education Program
Behavioral Health Network
Agawam Counseling Center
30 Southwick Street
Feeding Hills
Agawam, MA
413-786-6410
Contact: Coordinator
Parent Education Program
Behavioral Health Network
Child Guidance Clinic
110 Maple Street
Springfield, MA
413-732-7419
Contact: Coordinator
Parents and Children in Divorce
West Springfield Center
246 Park Street
West Springfield, MA
413-737-4718
Contact: John Maloney
www.chd.org
Parents and Children in Divorce
Baystate Health
3300 Main Street
Springfield, MA
413-737-4718
Contact: John Maloney
www.chd.org
Parents in Cooperation
Square one
1095 Main Street
Springfield, MA
413-735-1719
Contact: Barry Krimsky
Parents and Children in Transition (PACT)
Hampshire County Bar Association
15 Gothic Street
Northhampton, MA
413-586-4597
Contact: Rebecca Ryan
www.hampshirebar.org
CHD’s Parents and Children in Divorce Program (PACD)
offered bi-monthly at Mary Lane Hospital
85 South Street
Ware, MA
413-737-4718
Contact: John Maloney
www.chd.org
Changing Families/Changing Times
Boundaries Therapy Center
Clubhouse at Nagog Condominiums
Acton, MA
978-263-4878 ext. 230
Contact: Helen Frey
Divorce and Its Impact on Children’s Development
First Parish Church
7 Concord Road
Billerica, MA
978-745-7808
Contact: Madeline Segal
For the Sake of the Children
Center for Families in Transition
Cambridge College
1000 Mass Avenue
Cambridge, MA
857-373-9011
Contact: Robin Zucker
www.cftclass.org or parentclass@yahoo.com
Moving Forward
Life Transitions, Inc.
All Saints Episcopal Church
10 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA
978-649-6255
Contact: Robert Di Meo
www.lifetransitionsinc.net
Consider the Children
Divorce Education, Inc
Mass Bay Community College
19 Flagg Drive
Framingham, MA
508-435-4745
Contact: Diane Ferkler or Samuel Chiancola
Parents Apart
Lexington Institute, Inc.
3 Millitia Drive
Lexington, MA
781-860-0600
Contact: Dr. Paul Bombara
Moving Forward
Life Transitions, Inc.
First Baptist Church
461 King Street
Littleton, MA
978-649-6255
Contact: Robert Di Meo
www.lifetransitionsinc.net
Divorce and Its Impact on Children’s Development
Pawtucket Congregational Church
15 Mammoth Road
Lowell, MA
978-745-7808
Contact: Madeline Segal
Consider the Children
Divorce Education, Inc.
Marlborough High School
431 Bolton Street
Marlborough, MA
508-435-4745
Contact: Diane Ferkler or Samuel Chiancola
Positive Co-Parenting in Difficult Times
Psychotherapy Assoc. Of North Reading
Medford High School
489 Winthrop Street
Medford, MA
978-664-2566 ext. 5
Contact: Dr. Donna Whipple
www.panr.net
Positive Co-Parenting in Difficult Times
Psychotherapy Assoc. Of North Reading
E. Little School
7 Barberry Lane
North Reading, MA
978-664-2566 ext. 5
Contact: Dr. Donna Whipple
www.panr.net
Parents Apart
Divorce Center, Inc.
West Suburban Chamber of Commerce
84 South Street
Waltham, MA
888-434-8787
Contact: Coordinator
www.thedivorcecenter.org
Parents Apart
Divorce Center, Inc.
Brandeis University
Olin-Sang Bldg.
Classroom 124
415 South Street
Waltham, MA
888-434-8787
Contact: Coordinator
www.thedivorcecenter.org
Families Divided
DivorceStep
Watertown High School
50 Columbia Street
Watertown, MA
978-443-3262
Contact: Michele Diamond
www.divorcestep.com
Families Divided
DivorceStep
First Parish Church
349 Boston Post Road
Weston, MA
978-443-3262
Contact: Michele Diamond
www.divorcestep.com
Divorce and Its Impact on Children’s Development
Melrose Highlands
Congregational Church
355 Franklin Street
Melrose, MA
978-745-7808
Contact: Madeline Segal
Community Teamwork, Inc.
Main Office Building
Second and Third Floor Classrooms
155 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA
978-654-5676
Contact: Gail Fortes
Parents Apart
Braintree/Canton
The Divorce Center, Inc.
Massasoit Community College – Canton Campus, Classroom 301
900 Randolph Street, Canton MA
Contact: Coordinator, (508) 446-4134, or
Toll-free: (888) 434-8787
Monday evenings, 6:45 to 9:15 p.m.
Online registration available at www.thedivorcecenter.org
For the Sake of the Children
Center for Families in Transition
Brookline PDHQ
350 Washington Street
Brookline, MA
857-373-9011
Contact: Robin Zucker
www.cftclass.org or parentclass@yahoo.com
Parents Apart
Child and Family Psychological Services, Inc.
Dedham Community Associates
671 High Street
Dedham, MA
781-551-0999 ext. 503
Contact: Coordinator
www.cfpsych.org
Focusing on our Children
Divorce Education Services
Dedham Community House
671 High Street
Dedham, MA
781-237-5064
Contact: Ann Steele
Parents Apart
Child and Family Psychological Services, Inc.
Phillip Coakley Middle School in Library
1315 Washington Street or
Norwood Education Center/Savage Center, 275 Prospect Street
Room 218/219,
Norwood MA
781-551-0999
Contact: Coordinator
www.cfpsych.org
Parents Apart
Mass Bay Counseling
Quincy High School
52 Coddington Street
Quincy, MA
617-786-3027
Contact: Elizabeth Rich
The Door is Open Counseling Center
1245 Hancock Street
# 25
Quincy, MA
781-925-2423
Contact: Joyce Dolberg Rowe
www.doorisopen.net
Parents Apart
Mass Bay Counseling
Massasoit Community College
1 Massasoit Avenue
Brockton, MA
617-786-3027
Contact: Elizabeth Rich
Parents Apart
Marvista Psychological Associates
South Shore Vocational High School
Hanover, MA
781-383-0860
Contact: Selma Ingber or Charles Mundhenk
The Door is Open Counseling Center
485 Nantasket Avenue
Unit C
Hull, MA
781-925-2423
Contact: Joyce Dolberg Rowe
Family Healthy Choices Parenting Education
Massachusetts General Hospital
Yawkey Building
Suite 4A
Boston, MA
978-887-6342
Contact: Jill Levine
www.familyhealthychoices.org
Family Healthy Choices Parenting Education
Tufts Medical Center
800 Washington Street
1stfloor
Stearns Auditorium
Boston, MA
978-887-6342
Contact: Jill Levine
www.familyhealthychoices.org
Parents Forever
Pakachoag Church
203 Pakachoag Church
Auburn, MA
508-798-6699
Contact: Karen Feeney
www.eastpointservices.com
Parents Forever
St. Mary’s School
16 Summer Street
Shrewsbury, MA
508-798-6699
Contact: Karen Feeney
www.eastpointservices.com
Divorce that Works for Children
Parenting Solutions
6 Colonial Drive, Suite 2
Westborough, MA
508-366-7557
Contact: Sylvia Sirignano or Glenn Smith
Jewish Family & Children’s Service
646 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA
508-755-3101
Contact: Amy Gee
www.jfcscentralMA.org
Parents Apart
Family Services of Central Massachusetts
31 Harvard Street
Worcester, MA
508-756-4646
Contact: Intake Department
www.fscm.org
Consider the Children
Divorce Education, Inc.
Relationship Institute @ 6 Melville St.
Worcester, MA
508-435-4745 or 508-853-7373
Contact: Diane Ferkler or Samuel Chiancola
Reducing the Effects of Divorce (Spanish)
CO-PE trainings
Fitchburg Fire Dept.
33 North Street
Fitchburg, MA
508-243-3464
Contact: Marta Medina
www.copetrainings.com
Reducing the Effects of Divorce
CO-PE trainings
Seven Hills Family Support Center
1460 John Fitch Highway
Fitchburg, MA
978-266-0234
Contact: Arthur Baxter
www.copetrainings.com
Reducing the Effects of Divorce
CO-PE trainings
Gardner 7thDay Adventist Church
100 Colony Road
Westminister, MA
978-266-0234
Contact: Arthur Baxter
www.copetrainings.com
Consider the Children
Divorce Education, Inc.
Milford High School
31 West Fountain Street
Milford, MA
508-435-4745 or 508-473-4674
Contact: Diane Ferkler or Samuel Chiancola
Parents Forever
Whitin Community Center
60 Main Street
Northbridge, MA
508-798-6699
Contact: Karen Feeney
Parents Apart
George B. Wells Human Service Center
Harrington Memorial Hospital
29 Pine Street
Southbridge, MA
508-765-9167
Contact: Coordinator
dbrechne@harringtonhospital.org
Reducing the Effects of Divorce
CO-PE Trainings
Gardner 7 Day Adventist Church
100 Colony Road
Gardner, MA
(978) 266-0234
Contact: Arthur Baxter
www.copetrainings.com
