How Can a Parent Facilitator/Coordinator Help Me?

Assisting parents in complying with court orders
Reducing chronic litigation (and preserve family resources)
Raising parents’ skill level in collaborative planning and decision making for their children
Educating parents on co-parenting techniques and issues related to children growing up between two homes.
Identifying sources of conflict between parents and implement mediation techniques to deal with specific issues when they arise
Facilitating communication between the parents and between parents and others who relate to the children—e.g., grandparents, school personnel, and therapists
Applying arbitration procedures in certain defined areas when parents are otherwise unable to resolve a dispute

Reviewing written evaluations and reports
Talk with other significant individuals involved with the family (doctors, therapists, school personnel, lawyers, etc.)
Meet with the parents jointly
Meet with children
Make home visits to both parents homes
Make recommendations to the parents for parenting and managing conflict
Write status reports to the court as needed and defined in the order
Testify in court if necessary, or be contacted by other professionals on the case
Be present during hearings