Family Law Center Chaplaincy - a chaplain is available to offer encouragement, emotional support, physical presence in the court room or referrals to community resources for individuals going through divorce or a custody dispute. See "Why a Chaplain in the Court System?"
Kid's Quest - a 4 hour activity based seminar for children of divorce, ages 4 - 12 years old, that gives them the information and skills they need to better handle the changes in their lives. This program is offered only as sponsoring organizations, businesses, civic groups or churches are available to help with its presentation.
Access Without Conflict - a 3 hour class, full of visitation tools and communication strategies, designed for divorced or divorcing parents that stresses the importance of both parents remaining active in the life of their child after divorce. Offered monthly at the NewDay office in the Family Law Center and at the same time and location as a Kid's Quest session.
Time to Take Control - a class for the growing number of non-custodial mothers who are behind in child support payments and facing probation. This class addresses the barriers to employment, identifying situations that the mother has control over, parental responsibilities and healthy relationships. Attendees for this class are referred by the Community Supervision Unit of the Tarrant County Domestic Relations Office.
FOCUS (Fathers Offering Children Unfailing Support) - a comprehensive education program addressing the challenges connected with child support. The FOCUS Class for Fathers is a series of 10 weekly classes for non-custodial fathers who are behind in their child support payments. Attendance is typically terms of probation and court-ordered. It educates fathers in the importance of remaining physically, emotionally and financially active in the lives of their children. The FOCUS Mothers Orientation is a 2-hour session specifically for the ex-spouses or ex-partners of fathers who attend the FOCUS Class for Men. It explains the importance of allowing non-custodial fathers access to their children and how that impacts the payment of child support.
Collaboration with CPS on Non-Residential Fathers - a 3 year research project to offer evidence on how the involvement of non-resident fathers involved in the public child welfare system impacts child safety, permanence, and well-being. Participation in this project is through the Tarrant County Fatherhood Coalition.
Juvenile Justice Center Chaplaincy - chaplains are present to offer encouragement, emotional support, physical presence in the court room and a listening ear to detained juveniles and/or their families. See "Why a Chaplain in the Court System?"
Character Counts! - weekly character-building classes taught to detained juveniles to assist them in making better life choices.
Financial Life Skills - a weekly class taught to detained juveniles to educate them in how to apply for employment, the importance of work ethic and basic money management.
Prayer Warriors - a team of volunteers who receive a weekly email list of the prayer requests from detained juveniles.
