Parenting Under Two Roofs© is a four-hour educational program by Children’s Home Society of NC that offers important tips on how to effectively co-parent after a parental break up, whether separated, divorced or never married. Special attention is paid to understanding children’s reactions & emotional needs, as well as actions parents can take to reduce conflict & build more positive communication to protect their child’s wellbeing. This program is also appropriate for grandparents, stepparents, & caregivers. HOW TO REGISTER: Payment with registration is required. REGISTER BY MAIL WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER: REGISTER WITH CASH: Fill out the form on the bottom of the second page, remove it, & mail it with payment of $40 check or money order at least 10 days before the class. ($20 returned check fee). Mail to: Children’s Home Society of NC, 301 E. Washington Street, Suite 202, Greensboro, NC, 27401. Make checks payable to Children’s Home Society of NC. Fill out the form on the bottom of the second page and remove it. You must register during our business hours 9-4pm Monday–Friday at 301 East Washington St., Ste. 202, Greensboro, NC 27401. When registering in person, you must register at this address. Pay with exact cash and turn in form. We do not have change. You cannot register nor pay at the class. REGISTER WITH A CREDIT CARD: FIRST: pick a date and county. SECOND: call the office: 336- 333-6890. (Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Exp.) You will recite your information over the phone to be registered. You do not need to send the form in. The sites will not register you. You must register with our division’s office. Please Read Second Page. Use the Registration Slip on Second Page when Paying by Check, Money Order, or Cash. YOU CAN ATTEND IN ANY OF THESE 4 COUNTIES GUILFORD COUNTY Saturday March 9, 2013 8:30a.m. -12:30p.m. FULL Thursdays March 21 & 28, 2013 7:00-9:00p.m. both days Saturday April 6, 2013 8:30a.m. -12:30p.m. Thursdays April 18 & 25, 2013 7:00-9:00p.m. both days Saturday May 4, 2013 8:30a.m. -12:30p.m. Thursdays May 16 & 23, 2013 7:00-9:00p.m. both days Saturday June 1, 2013 8:30a.m. -12:30p.m. Thursdays June 20 & 27, 2013 7:00-9:00p.m. both days MONTGOMERY COUNTY Guilford County Class Location: Children’s Home Society of NC 604 Meadow St., GSO, NC 27415 Next door to Volunteer Center & United Way. Corner of Yanceyville & Meadow St. BACK, LARGER, brick building. Montgomery County Saturday March 2, 2013 8:30a.m. -12:30p.m. Class Location: Montgomery Community College Saturday May 4, 2013 8:30a.m. -12:30p.m. 1011 Page Street Troy, 27371 Building 2, Classroom 236 MOORE COUNTY Moore County Saturday April 20, 2013 8:30a.m. -12:30p.m. Saturday June 15, 2013 8:30a.m. -12:30p.m. 707 Pinehurst Ave., Carthage, 28327 RANDOLPH COUNTY Class Location: Agricultural Center Randolph County Saturday March 16, 2013 8:30a.m. -12:30p.m. FULL Class Location: Randolph Community College Thursdays April 18 & 25 2013 7:00-9:00p.m. both days Saturday May 18, 2013 8:30a.m. -12:30p.m. Thursdays June 20 & 27, 2013 7:00-9:00p.m. both days 629 Industrial Park Ave. , Asheboro 27205 Saturday Session: Continuing Education & Industrial Center, Room 102 Thursday Sessions: Rooms may change. Please check your reminder postcard, look for an email or signs. Children’s Home Society of NC’s Mission: To promote the right of every child to a permanent, safe, & loving family. To learn about our other parent education programs, please visit www.chsnc.org or call 336-333-6890. We offer Fathers Matter, Positive Parenting & other parenting programs. UPDATED: March 13, 2013 Cancellation & Refund Policy: Weather Advisory Policy If there is a severe weather advisory in effect, please call the office at 336-333-6890 press “0” for a recorded message about whether a program has been cancelled. Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to class or fee is forfeited. Refunds have a $10 processing fee. The refund will be $30 when a 24 hour notice is given. You may change your registration date with no extra charge, if there is at least a 24 hour notice. Returned check fee is $20. Frequently Asked Questions We receive a large volume of calls. 1. If you get the voice mailbox, please leave a message. 2. Please leave a clear message and talk slowly to be understood. Please spell out your email address. 3. We do not have caller ID. Unless you leave a voicemail, we cannot return your call. 4. We will return calls within 48 hours. If you no not receive a return call, please call us. Thank you for your assistance! Program fees are $40 per person & must be paid upon registration. You may attend in any of the four counties listed. Registration will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Class size is limited. You are registered for your first choice unless you receive a phone call saying otherwise. If you register for a Thursday class, you must attend both days to complete the required 4 hours. Is this program for children? Who should attend? Should we come if we were never married? No. Adults attend Parenting Under Two Roofs© (PUTR) to learn more about how to best support children. Any adult who is concerned about a child whose parents are separated or divorced. This class is designed to give adults the tools necessary to help the child(ren) they care about. Yes. This program can be helpful regardless of your marital status. From a child’s point of view, most of the challenges of separation are the same whether parents were married or not. Should I attend with my child’s other parent? No. We have found, after years of experience, that the program is much more useful if separating/divorcing parents attend different sessions. You will find you have more freedom to speak up or ask questions important to you. During registration, all possible precautions are taken to ensure that parents attend separate sessions. We aren’t divorced yet, should I still attend? Or when should I attend? The earlier in the process you attend, the more you and your children will benefit. A frequent comment from participants is they wish they had attended the workshop earlier. Many participants who have been divorced for years also find the program useful for offering tips on how to deal with their children’s changing development and new situations that co-parents face. There is no point at which it is too late. Why should I come? Who are the presenters? Can I attend in any of the counties? Can I attend one Thursday class? Are you part of the courts? Is this mediation?  Children are affected tremendously by the actions that parents take before, during and after separation and during the conflicts that may result. Equipped with information from the workshop, parents can take many proactive steps to help their children, to shield them from conflict, and help them better adjust. Each program is co-presented by an attorney and a mental health professional. Yes. You do not have to attend in the county in which you reside in. No. This is a four hour program. You will need to attend both Thursdays to complete the program. No. We are separate from the courts and are a nonprofit agency. We provide a variety of parent education programs. No. This is separate from mediation. You will need to contact the court or your attorney for information about mediation. Most clients find this course helpful in the mediation process when they have completed it prior to mediation. Parenting Under Two Roofs© Registration: Please Print Clearly Name: _________ Address: City/State: _________ Zip: Email address: ________ ______ Phone Number (Day): (Evening): Which class are you registering for? Choice #1 Dates: Choice #2 Dates: _________________________ ________ _________ Cnty:____________ Cnty:_ __________ Opposing Party: Name(s) of who you are going against in court:_____________________________________________ Total enclosed ($40 per person): _ ______ ______ ________ ________ Please enter two class choices. If your first choice is full, we will contact you. If you don’t get a call, you are automatically registered for your first choice.