Our Services
Our team of registered social workers offer support, resources and education in the areas of separation, co-parent conflict, parent and step-parent coaching, Parenting Coordination, child welfare (CFS) advocacy and therapy. Additionally, we offer Brief Focused Custody and Safety Assessments to avoid families having to go to court to resolve parenting matters.
Brief Focused Custody Assessments
The most popular assessment for separated families is called a Brief Focused Custody Assessment (BFCA) which is a much less expensive and efficient process compared to that of a court-ordered Practice Note intervention.
BFCA can be requested by consent of both parents involved in a parenting matter. During a BCFA, a neutral registered social worker will interview both parents, the children, extended family members as well as the children’s therapist, school and any third-party professionals involved, then provide recommendations to counsel for the parents to assist in determining the outcome.
Parenting Coordination
You don’t have to be enemies with your co-parent! Parenting Coordination is a voluntary mediation/arbitration intervention intended to create a collaborative, solutions-focused co-parenting relationship. This process is meant for co-parents who wish to improve their relationship in the best interests of their children, learning to leave the resentment, anger and tension behind.
Contrary to popular belief, Parenting Coordination does not have to be court ordered and is accessible to any co-parents looking for support in running the business of raising children together.
Coaching
We offer three different types of Coaching services, including Parent, Co-Parent and Step-parent. Meet regularly with a registered social worker to gain support and clarity in the issues impacting your everyday.
Parent Coaching is for parents needing support in raising their children. Sessions can include intact parents, or one parent.
Co-Parent Coaching is for parents involved in conflict with their co-parent, when both parties are uninterested in Parenting Coordination.
Step-parent Coaching is for step-parents who are seeking support in navigating their tough role. Sessions are for the step-parent, but may include the parent at the step-parent’s request.
