Parents Forever
Parents Forever
Are you facing a change in custody?
Co-parenting classes, which are facilitated by Human Development and Relationships Educators, are offered regularly. Take a convenient online version from the comfort of your own home, or in certain circumstances, you may contact us to arrange another option to meet your needs. In-person courses, by arrangement, are held at the Dunn County Government Center. Both online and in person classes use the same handbook ($20), which can be picked up from many local Extension offices.
About
Parents Forever ™ is an educational program for families experiencing:
- Divorce
- Separation of couples who share children
- Change in custody that involves shared custody (such as some foster or kin care situations)
Parents and other caregivers take a course like Parents Forever™ for several reasons. Usually, they fall into one or both situations:
- They were told to take a parent education course by their judge, court personnel or attorney.
- They are concerned about their children’s, or their own wellbeing after a family transition.
Cost:
$20.00 – covers the course and handbook required for the class
Parents Forever™ classes, facilitated by Human Development and Relationships Educators, are offered in two formats and is approved by many local courts. If you are not from Dunn County, and are court-ordered to take a co-parenting class, please check with your local family court to see if this class will meet their requirements.
Upcoming Classes
- August 31, 2026: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Virtual)
- November 17, 2026: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Virtual)
- January 11, 2027: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Virtual)
Cost: $20.00 includes Parents Forever handbook, Cash or check payable to Extension Dunn County. You will need to get your materials from the Extension Office.
The online class requires good internet connection, plus camera and microphone, and a quiet place where you will not be interrupted. You may not be driving a car. These online courses are offered in cooperation with several regional Extension offices. The link for the course will come to you in a welcome email.
If you need an interpreter or other special accommodations, please give us plenty of lead time in order to make the needed arrangements. We want to make sure you get the most out of this class!
Please call Deanna (715) 232-1636, or Luisa (715) 232-6691 well ahead of the class if you prefer to pick up and pay at a different county. Not all counties have these materials, and offices have different hours of operation. We are happy to help you find a way to pay for this class and get the needed materials. Just give us a call!
Parents Forever ™ has been approved by the Dunn County Court. It meets and exceeds expectations for court-mandated parent education in Dunn County. In Dunn County you have 3 options for satisfying the court-order, (1) if you have special needs, you may need to arrange to attend the 4 hour live training in person, (2) complete the 3+ hour online course, or (3) choose the self-paced option. For all options, you will receive a certificate of completion after completing your course. This certificate is what you need to show your judge, family court staff, or attorney (if the course was court-ordered).
To find other Parents Forever courses across Wisconsin, please visit the UW-Extension Family Engagement page. Please confirm that this course meets the requirements for your family court.
U of M also offers a Parents Forever self-paced course that is $89.00. If you have questions regarding this course, please contact parentsforever@umn.edu
Luisa Gerasimo
Human Development and Relationships Educator