Assisting Children Through Transition

Help Your Children Through A Difficult Time

Parent A.C.T. Class is a program designed to educate divorcing or separating parents about the impact of their breakup on their children. The program provides parents with strategies, information and skills for reducing conflict, strengthening parent-child relationships and fostering children’s healthy development.

Parent A.C.T. is a New York State Parent Education and Awareness Program (PEAP) certified class, offered monthly by NYCID, in either one 6-hour session, or in two 3-hour sessions, and is facilitated by professionals with a background in one or more of the following areas: psychology, family therapy, social work, law and mediation. The program is highly interactive and utilizes lecture, video, skill demonstrations, discussions, role plays and small group activities. Classes are limited to 30 participants and spouses/partners are placed in separate classes. All parents receive the New York State PEAP certificate upon completion of the full 6-hour program.

Is there a fee for the Parent A.C.T. Class?

The program fee is $100. A $25 non-refundable deposit is required at intake. Sliding-scale discounts are available for eligible parents. Eligibility will be determined at intake. Accepted methods of payment are cash, money order, check or credit card using our online payment system.

How do I register for the Parent A.C.T. Class?

This class is open to all parents who are interested in learning how to manage family conflict and master new parenting skills – whether referred from the courts or self-referring. All parents interested in taking this class must first register by calling our Parent A.C.T. Intake Line at 917-831-6469.

Are there any materials provided?

Participants will be provided with the Handbook for Parents and a Resource Guide which contain useful guidelines, informative articles and a compilation of referrals where parents can find help and support.

When and where are classes held?

Classes will be held in the St. George neighborhood of Staten Island unless otherwise informed. The specific location will be given when registration is confirmed.

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“It was such an excellent program. The message of healing and rebuilding a positive parenting relationship is so important…there will be two healthier children because of it.”

A father who participated in an A.C.T. Class.

“I can see a big difference. They can talk to each other now without yelling. That helps a lot. My stomach doesn’t hurt as much and I can concentrate better in school.” 

A child whose parents attended the A.C.T. Class.

“The program changed our lives. It gave us all a new direction…one of hope and healing. I see too many people oozing with anger…I don’t want to go there anymore.” 

A mother who participated in the A.C.T. Class.

For more information or to register contact:

Nancy Nybergh
Program Manager
917-831-6469
[email protected]

This Program Is Partially Funded By: