Healthy Opportunities for Parenting Effectively (the HOPE program) was developed for parents who are no longer together but still experience a high level of conflict that detrimentally affects their co-parenting and their child(ren).
The primary goal of HOPE is to reduce the trauma child(ren) experience as a result of separation/divorce by teaching skills that can lead to more effective co-parenting.
Program outcomes include:
- Understanding a child’s right/need to love both parents.
- Focusing on a child’s needs instead of on parental conflict.
- Developing effective communication skills.
- Maximizing problem-solving skills to minimize co-parenting conflict.
- Managing emotions and creating healthy boundaries between co-parents.
- Rebuilding co-parent trust and respect.
HOPE may be offered virtually via Zoom or as an in-person class at KIPCOR. A full HOPE session consists of 5 classes, and attendance at all 5 is required to participate (or to get court credit for attendance). The classes consist of small group discussions, opportunities to practice new skills, some out-of-class homework assignments, and presentations from judges, social workers, and other specialists.
Fees
$250 / person
This fee can be paid in full prior to the first HOPE class, or you can pay as you go with $50 payments prior to each class.
Schedule & Registration – 2025–2026
HOPE classes meet on Monday evenings.
- Fall: Sept. 21, Oct. 5 & 19, Nov. 2 & Nov. 16 – Virtual
Note: You must attend all 5 classes within a session to successfully complete the program.
