Becoming a TransParenting® Provider
Families First offers individuals, organizations, and courts systems worldwide the
opportunity to provide the TransParenting® Program in
their own communities.
STEP 1: Court System Support and Involvement. Unfortunately, the majority of divorcing parents will not voluntarily attend (and pay for) an educational class when facing divorce or separation. Given the increase in emotional and financial issues as well as greater time constraints, it is not a reasonable expectation. While some parents may request to attend a seminar on their own accord, the most successful programs operate with the support of local judges and either a county or state mandate. Click HERE to see examples of local and statewide judicial mandates.
*Note… For ideas about establishing and maintaining a relationship
with your local court, please contact TransParenting®
National Coordinator:
Ann Schelle, MS, LPC
404-853-2861
anns@familiesfirst.org
STEP 2: The License. A License Agreement with a one-time fee of $350 is required to allow individuals or organizations rights to replicate and market the copyrighted TransParenting® Program. Certain restrictions apply to securing a license. You will be asked to identify the county or parish where you will provide the TransParenting® classes (not the county or parish where your office is located) when inquiring about the purchase of a License Agreement.
STEP 3: The Presenters. It is requested each seminar be led by two Masters-level presenters – one male and one female. There are several reasons for this, the primary of which is the quantity of material encompassed in the 4-hour period. Having two presenters helps to maintain quality throughout the program.
Masters-level education is necessary due to the subject matter and the possibility that individuals may need additional support services. We recommend one male and one female to offer diversity of perspective by gender and, consequently, increase the learning and retention of all participants. Adults, often enter the class with various resentments; having at least one presenter they can more readily relate helps reduce initial anxiety of many parents. Each presenter needs to attend the TransParenting® Presenters Training (see item 4 below) before facilitating the seminar.
*Note…We Understand the various staffing challenges facing social service providers, if you have questions or concerns about presenters, please contact National Coordinator Ann Schelle, LPC at 404-853-2861 or send email to anns@familiesfirst.org
STEP 4 : The Training. Families First offers the one-day professional training for individuals who will conduct the TransParenting® Seminar three times a year in Atlanta and other locations as needed. The training is restricted to individuals who work for or have recently become a licensed TransParenting® Provider. Taught by a Licensed Professional Counselor, the 8 ½ hour workshop prepares presenters to effectively deliver the TransParenting® curriculum.
The cost is $350 per person with discounts for early registration and groups of four or more. Continuing Education Units are provided at no extra charge through the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCGA), National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). To view upcoming training dates and download a Registration Form, click HERE.
