Families In Transition
Resources for Families Going Through Divorce or Other Transitions
Download our resource guide.
Other free publications
Two free publications from University of Missouri-Columbia free publication: Helping Children Understand Divorce and Activities for Helping Children Deal with Divorce
Excellent 26-page guide published by the Attorney General of Texas entitled: For Our Children-Learning To Work Together: Co-Parenting Guide. Includes sample parenting plan.
Sites to Visit
Connecticut Law Library About Custody and Child Visitation
Our Family Wizard
An online tool designed to ease the strain of co-parenting by reducing conflictual interactions and providing tools for communication and scheduling. The tool is recommended by courts for high-conflict cases becasue it automatically tracks interactions, thus reduing "he said / she said" disputes.
My Parenting Source
My Parenting Source is a parenting support and information website created by Beech Acres Parenting Center. The site includes articles and community areas where parents can share and support each other.
Connecticut Clearinghouse
Connecticut Clearinghouse, a program of Wheeler Clinic’s Connecticut Center for Prevention, Wellness and Recovery, is a statewide library and resource center for information on a variety of mental health topics, including co-parenting and divorce. The website has many free fact sheets, and the Clearinghouse free lending library in Plainville has an extensive collection of materials that can be checked out.
Co-Parenting 101
Co-parenting 101 is a site started by divorced couple who co-parent their child.
Divorce Source
The site contains comprehensive divorce information and advice relating to custody, co-parenting, children’s adjustment and other issues relating to divorce and children.
Co-Parenting After Divorce
An excellent, free Co-parenting After Divorce guide from Montana State University Extension Service.
Children’s Rights Council
Supports the idea that “the best parent is both parents.” The organization is dedicated to helping parents co-parent. The site has parenting tools, information and useful links.
Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce
promotes the work of mediators and collaborative practice approaches to divorce. The site offers useful information and links and explains divorce options.
Westbrook Youth and Family Services
