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Divided yet United can help
your children cope with Divorce
"Statistics show children are hurt more by the conflict surrounding divorce than by divorce itself. Divided Yet United shows parents how to reduce that conflict successfully."
--Family Court Chief Judge
Jeremiah S. Jeremiah, Jr.
What Is Divided Yet United?
Divided Yet United is an educational program which can teach you how to help your children cope with divorce. The program is conducted by
professional clinicians from St. Mary's Home for Children, a local agency that has been helping Rhode Island families for more than 115 years.
How can Divided Yet United help my children?
Divided Yet United helps children by teaching parents how to reduce the familial conflict surrounding divorce. During two 2 1/2 hour sessions. Divided Yet United will teach you:
- How to talk to your children about divorce.
- How to listen and respond to your children's concerns.
- How children react to divorce.
- How to handle visitation issues.
- How to meet your children's developmental needs.
- How to teach your children skills to help them cope with the divorce.
- How to restructure your family following divorce
Here's How To Register...
To help your children cope during this difficult time:
- Pre-register for the next available seminar by calling Divided Yet United at 784-3530
- Fill out the registration form and return it with the $25.00 fee to: Divided Yet United,
St. Mary's Home for Children. Sophia Little. 135 Norwood Avenue. Cranston. RI 02905. Registration may also be faxed to 784-3549
- Please note that a sliding fee scale is available upon request for anyone unable to pay the full registration fee.
You Need To Know...
- After receiving your registration, St. Mary's will send you a confirmation, as well as directions, for
the next set of classes.
- Please note that you will need to make child care arrangements before attending Divided Yet United. We cannot provide child care.
- You will need to arrive 15 minutes before class to register and receive credit for your attendance. Late arrivals will not be given credit.
- Refreshments will be served.
- After completing both sessions. participants will receive a certificate.
REGISTRATION FORM
Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Home phone
Work phone
Amount enclosed to cover registration fee is:
I prefer not to attend the same seminar as my former spouse.
Please notify me if ________________________ is registered for the same seminar.
Divided Yet United seminars for divorcing parents are funded by the Rhode Island Family and Children's Trust Fund and presented as part of a cooperative effort between St. Mary's Home for Children and Rhode Island Family Court.
St. Mary's Home for Children is accredited by the Child Welfare League of America.
Divided Yet United is licensed with Families First of Georgia and the Children Cope with Divorce programs throughout the country.
Verification of attendance and nationwide referrals are provided
This pamphlet was designed as a public service by the Supreme Court Public Information Office.
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