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🌟 Enhancing Co-Parenting: How a Parenting Coordinator Can Support Your Clients As the new school year begins, many families face the complexities of co-parenting. A Parenting Coordinator plays a crucial role in managing post-custody order challenges, ensuring smooth transitions for clients. Here’s how our services can be beneficial: 🔹 Aligning on Extracurriculars and School Events: Facilitate agreement between parents on activities and school functions. 🔹 Assist in Selecting Childcare Options: Guide clients through childcare options when scheduling conflicts occur. 🔹 Coordinating Child’s Belongings: Manage the movement of clothing and personal items between homes to prevent issues. 🔹 Adjusting Custody Schedules: Adapt arrangements for special school events and important dates. 🔹 Resolving Minor Conflicts: Address small disputes early to prevent escalation, maintaining a supportive environment for children. 📞 How We Can Collaborate: The Center for Family Resolution offers valuable support for families navigating custody and parenting issues. Connect with Shelly and our team to learn more about our Parenting Coordinator services and how they can complement your legal practice. 🔗 Learn more: (484) 886-4600 🌐 https://lnkd.in/eJSq5yEz #ParentingCoordinator #FamilyLaw #ADR #CustodySupport #CoParenting #LegalSupport #FamilyResolution

🛑 Stop and Listen Parents! 🚫 Dear Moms and Dads, it's crucial to pay attention. But please care listen; If your child expresses discomfort or fear around someone, take action. Whether it's leaving them with unfamiliar boyfriends or untrustworthy family members for free childcare – it's time to rethink. Teach honesty, be present, and safeguard your child's well-being. Your role as a responsible parent is irreplaceable. Be a responsible parent.💜 #Parenting #ChildSafety #Responsibility

Co-parenting isn't just about mum and dad – it's about building a strong support system that extends to both sides of the family. When families come together, magic happens. Whether it's grandma lending a helping hand with childcare, uncle offering words of wisdom, or cousins providing endless love and laughter, the support of your family and your ex-partner's family can make all the difference. Putting aside differences and fostering a positive relationship with your ex-partners family can be difficult. However, if you can master this tool your children will benefit greatly. When children see adults getting along, it creates a sense of security and stability, reassuring them that they're loved and supported by everyone in their extended family. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where children thrive. #familylawyerslogan #familylawyersjimboomba #consentordersbrisbane #separationlawyersbrisbane #propertysettlementbrisbane #divorcelawyersbrisbane #domesticviolencelawyersbrisbane #coparenting #coparentingbrisbane #coparentingcoach #divorcecoach #coparentsupport

🗳️ As part of our budget survey, you can tell us what you think about investing in services to keep children safe, and support for families and schools. For those children who are looked after by the council, long-term family-based placements such as foster families and kinship care give children and young people the best opportunity to thrive. We also want to invest in supporting families across the county to access the services they need, like family hubs, youth services, early years and childcare services. Whether you are a parent or carer yourself or just want to have your say, tell us what you think on these issues and more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eeyvbJCh

Most people think child abuse is a “bad parent” problem, but the root causes may be different than you think. Access to affordable housing and quality childcare, paid family leave, and school breakfast and lunch programs—all prevent child abuse. Help us help communities, parents, and kids thrive by keeping families out of crisis in the first place. Visit PCA America’s website to find out how you can make prevention possible: preventchildabuse.org. #ChildAbusePrevention #ChildWellbeing #PreventionIsPossible #SupportFamilies #PCAA #ThrivingFamilies #PrimaryPreventionEcosystem

Living in Florida is becoming increasingly challenging, especially for single parents. Did you know that a single parent with just one child needs to make over $77,000 annually just to survive? This stark reality is compounded by the extremely high cost of childcare, which exceeds $9,000 a year for one child. Families are faced with impossible choices every month. Do they pay for rent, transportation, food, or childcare? The pressure on parents is immense, and the impact on children is profoundly unfair. No child should experience the trauma of financial instability. We must advocate for making living in Florida affordable for everyone. Working families are bearing the brunt of this crisis. They often earn too much to qualify for any assistance but not enough to make ends meet. It's time for a change. Let's come together to support policies that ensure a living wage for all Floridians, making our state a place where every family can thrive. #LivingWage #AffordableLiving #SupportWorkingFamilies #FloridaEconomy #ChildcareCosts #Advocacy

School's out for summer! The holidays are here, and they're long. For many families, this time can be quite a challenge—whether you're balancing work and childcare or keeping kids entertained. But you're not alone in this! Check out our latest blog post for some valuable tips from our team on how to plan your support this summer: https://buff.ly/3WOAeD3 Share this post with your friends who might find these tips helpful.🌞 #DaybreakCharity #FamilySupportCharity #BecauseChildhoodCantWait #ParentingSupport #Support #SchoolHolidays #ParentingHacks #ParentingTips #HalfTerm #BankHoliday #SchoolHolidayTips #Family #Support #Parenting #ParentsLove #Children #YouAreNotAlone

What You Should Know About Child Support Deviations Child support can often be contentious, and understanding how deviations work is crucial. In Nevada, the courts use specific guidelines to determine the amount of child support. However, there are circumstances where a deviation from the calculated amount is warranted. For example, the court may impute income if the obligor is underemployed or unemployed without good cause. Adjustments can be discretionary or mandatory based on various factors such as healthcare costs, childcare expenses, special educational needs, and the relative income of both parents. At Mills & Anderson, our experienced child support lawyers help you navigate these complexities and advocate for your family's best interests. Read more about deviations in child support here: https://lnkd.in/gdGrG9Q2

Thinking about starting a family? 🐣 The annual cost of raising a child is climbing. For instance, in Boston, parents might spend up to $23K on childcare alone. Therefore, planning ahead is crucial to managing these expenses. But, despite the high costs, the joy and fulfillment of raising a child are priceless. "To understand your parents love you must raise children yourself." - Chinese proverb #Family #Parenting #FinancialPlanning #ChildcareCosts #LifeChoices

At the July AAUW Santa Cruz County Meeting "Let's Talk About Child Care". We brought people together who care about addressing the lack of available child care options in the county.   We learned that there are many substantial funding streams available for subsidized childcare, including options for families that may have been considered high-income just a few years ago. Yet, there are not enough slots in child care centers in the county to accommodate these children. Particularly in the north county.   Now, it's time to turn our discussions into actions that can make a real difference. Here are some key ways you can get involved and help improve childcare in our county:   Families - The best way for families to find the right support is to complete the referral form on the Child Development Resource Center website. https://lnkd.in/ebq55ug4 They can also dial 2-1-1 a toll-free helpline to get assistance. - Encourage families to create or join a supportive community network such as The Circle or organizations at schools.  - Increase awareness about the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program which offers temporary cash aid assistance, nutrition benefits, employment services, and health insurance to eligible families who have children. - If you own a business, support your employees by offering flexibility and childcare assistance. Or encourage your employer to do so. - Donate to organizations such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County. - Get involved by joining the board of a local childcare organization to help shape its mission and initiatives. - Volunteer at Community Bridges, for example, help in the community garden, drive families to appointments or read to children. - Encourage people to consider a career in Early Childhood Education and tell them about opportunities for education grants.  - Spread the word about job opportunities in childcare - Open a new child care facility or support others. Share this information with people in your network who may benefit from it, such as educators, healthcare professionals, or anyone working with families. Spreading the word can help more families access the support they need.   High-quality and accessible child care is essential for keeping California working. Your involvement can make a significant impact. Together, we can create a better future for the children and families of Santa Cruz County. Doreen O'Donovan,  AAUW Santa Cruz County President