Program Info

Program Registrar: Angela Carlisle

(317)738-3273 ext. 100

angie@youthconnections.org

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What is Families in Transition?

The Families in Transition program is designed to provide parents and children (between the ages of 8-16) with practical information to cope effectively with problems that result from divorce.

What are the effects of divorce on children?

  • Parental separation and divorce is a painful experience for children, and it creates many changes in their lives.
  • Children experience feelings such as guilt, anger, embarrassment, disbelief, fear, and grief.
  • Children will have many divorce-related questions:
    “Why are you getting divorced?”
    “Will I ever see Dad/Mom again?”
    “Did I do something to cause the divorce?”
    “What will happen to us?”
    “What should I tell my friends?”

How does Families in Transition differ from other divorce-adjustment programs?

  • The Families in Transition program provides more practical information on dealing with the effects of divorce.
  • Classes are designed for both parents and children.
  • Both parents attend separate class sessions

Why is the Families in Transition program required by the court?

When parents are able to work cooperatively to meet the needs of their children, it decreases the likelihood that they will return to court to resolve their differences.

What is the cost?

There is a $115 fee for each parent (payable by money order or cashier’s check only-no personal checks or cash will be accepted), with no charge for children.  If you are a TANF, food stamps or Medicaid recipient or on permanent disability, the fee is reduced after verification.

When is the class offered?

The program is held at Franklin Community Middle  School two Saturdays a month from 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. and every other month on two Thursday evenings 6-9pm at the Alva Neal Community Center next to the Franklin Boys & Girls Club.

When do I need to attend the program?

The class needs to be completed within 60 days from the day it is ordered. Registration fills quickly.

What do our clients think?

  • Parents:
    “It helped me to better communicate with my spouse and children.”
    “Because both parents have to attend this class, we’ll be on the same page.”
  • Children:
    “I learned that others are going through the same thing.”
    “It was nice to just talk to other kids my age that are going through the divorce.”

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

What is the quickest way for me to sign up for Families in Transition?

You will need the following information:

1) Your cause number

Do not enter in any dashes

There is only room for five numbers after the “DR”-if there are six, only put in the first two zeros; i.e. “41C02 1111 DR 00111″

2) Your full name

3) Your address

4) Names and date of births for each of your children residing

with you in your home.

5) Dates that you are available to attend a class (**see below)

**Please note that spouses must attend separate sessions.

If you or your child(ren) have special needs, please contact Youth Connections.

Upcoming Available FIT Classes (9am-3pm)-Saturdays

We are also offering a week day evening class for ADULTS ONLY. You must attend both sessions to complete the course.

If one of the classes does not show as an option during the registration process, the class is either full or the other spouse may be registered for that class.

Day of the class: Please bring your picture ID,Your Course Confirmation Letter, and your money order the day of the class.

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