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PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Cooperative
Parenting Center
 History
The Cooperative
Parenting Center began in January 2000 as a supplement to the court-ordered
"Helping Children Cope with Divorce" program. The Greater
Milwaukee Foundation, Faye McBeath Foundation, a
United Way Venture Grant, and participant fees initially funded the
program. In 2002, the popular “People to People” groups were
included under the Cooperative
Parenting Center
umbrella.
Program Goals
The Cooperative Parenting Center is dedicated to helping families in conflict increase knowledge and develop new skills to improve family functioning. Its programs are designed to help parents of minor children become better parents and learn ways to reduce conflict, keep both parents engaged in their parenting responsibilities, stay child-focused, and to help children adjust to parental divorce and separation.
Programs
Children Cope with Divorce – is a 4-hour seminar for divorced parents. Parents learn the stages and tasks of divorce, how to help their children cope, and the importance of co-parenting.
Co-Parenting Parenting After Divorce –
is a 10-week class for divorced parents who are experiencing conflict. This class helps parents become child-focused and develop a business-like relationship.
Parenting Young Children –
is an educational group co-sponsored with The Women’s Center that explores parent/child relationships and strategies for handling stress and discipline.
Rollercoasters –
is an 8-week program for children ages 5-12 who are experiencing significant changes in their family due to parental separation, divorce, and blended family issues.
Community
Collaboration
The Cooperative Parenting Center works in cooperation with Waukesha County Family Court, Family Court Counseling Services, Waukesha County Technical College, Waukesha County Jail, and The Women’s Center.
Referral Sources
Many of the
participants in Children Cope with Divorce are referred by Family
Court Counseling Services. Participation in the other groups is by
self-referral by calling 262-547-5567.
Staff
Kristin Loyd, LPC, Program Director
Group Facilitators:
Bob Alioto, LCSW
Karen Bresnehan
Laura Cherone, LCSW
Dale Christiansen, LCSW
Aaron Heffernan, LCSW
John Gorenc, MSW, LCSW
Laura Pulsifer, LCSW
Kerri Ann Sondreal, LPC
Kerry Tharp, BSW
Beth Warnes, LPC
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