December 2023 / by Lesley Friedland and the FamilyKind Team
“Winter is a season of recovery and preparation.”
- Paul Theroux
Upcoming FamilyKind Happenings
Thank you for your generous support on Giving Tuesday
FamilyKind supports all parents and families, no matter their configuration, and regardless of their ability to pay. Your generous gift makes it possible for us to help more families and protect even more children going through the turbulent period of separation and divorce.
Are you in a relationship or writing a pre-nup? Is it hard to discuss money issues with your partner?
Let FamilyKind help on January 8, 2024.
Join our must-have financial course for any couple in a relationship, beginning their life together, or writing a pre-nup. Or anyone wanting help with financial communication.
Next Workshop: Monday, January 8, 2024, from 6pm – 8 pm (EST)
Each Class is a 1-time, 2-hour virtual workshop.
Great News!
Successful Parenting with FamilyKind (SPF)
virtual small-group class January 2024 registration is now open!
Your parenting success is our mission.
Tailored to families with children aged 0-18, SPF is a group-based educational program led by certified parent and family educators that equips parents with practical tools, strategies, and support, empowering them to navigate parenthood with confidence and creativity, while nurturing healthy, enriching family dynamics.
Click Here to Register/注册
Parenting groups meet weekly for 8 sessions, starting the January 2024. Specific Dates to come.
Thursdays 12:00-1:00 PM, Early childhood parenting Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 PM, Middle childhood parenting Mondays 8:00-9:00 PM, Adolescent parenting 周二中午 12:00-1:00，成功育子家长课中文班
Languages Available: English and Mandarin
Visit our website here.
Join our 'HEART' Anger Management Group on January 10, 2024
When: January 10 for 8 weeks
Time: 7:30 – 8:45 pm (EST) Certificate awarded upon completion of at least 8 sessions
Where: On Zoom. You will receive the link upon registration.
Cost: $80 for the entire 8 week session.
Scholarships are available based on financial need.
Facilitators: Dr. Paul Engel, DHL, LCSW & QLICS staff
Please call: 516-547-4318 or 718-461-6393 for more information
Mediation Mentorship Program is Accepting Applications
About the Mediation Mentorship Program
FamilyKind hosts the FamilyKind Mediation Mentorship Program (MMP), an intensive training designed to give mediators the tools and support they need to open a private practice and to provide high-quality mediation services throughout New York State.
Each participant will be paired with a highly qualified Mentor and will also be part of an enriched educational and hands-on practical environment.
To learn more, visit us at https://www.familykind.org/mediation-mentorship-program or click the button below.
Or email us at mediationmentorship@familykind.org.
FamilyKind offers Parent Education Classes for Separating or Divorcing Parents
Join our live zoom Parent Education and Awareness Program (NYS Certified Parent Education Class)
Below please find the schedule of our upcoming live in-person and virtual classes:
Can be taken on a laptop, tablet or mobile phone
For divorcing, separating and never-married parents
Certificates of Completion awarded
Effective strategies to use with co-parents and children
All Classes are from 9 AM to 2 PM EST.
To enroll, please call 212-769-3057, email info@familykind.org or click the button.
Take Advantage of FamilyKind's Mediation Services
Pre-marital • Pre-nuptial • Co-habitation agreements • Divorce/Separation • Marital/Couple • Child Inclusive
Sessions with trained mediators held remotely or in a private setting
Avoid damaging effects of a high-conflict, adversarial process
Locations in New York City, Long Island, Westchester and remote access
Fees determined on a sliding scale basis
Services offered in English, Spanish, French and Russian
Resolve parenting time, support and property distribution
For information about any of our Mediation services, please email Emily Jonas at ejonas@familykind.org.