Parenting Education Program (PEP)
The Parent Education Program is available at multiple locations across Connecticut through the CTFSA provider network. Find parent education classes and sign up online.
PARENTING EDUCATION PROGRAM (PEP)
PEP is provided in response to the state legislation requiring that divorcing parents participate in parent education. The Council providers utilize a Council developed, six hour curriculum (in English, Spanish and Polish), titled Putting Children First, which addresses the following topics:
What is Divorce or Family Disruption Like for Kids?
What do Children Need to Help Them Deal With Divorce or Family Disruption?
Developmental Stages of Children and Their Reactions to Divorce and Family Disruption
Loss and the Grieving Process
Skills for Talking and Listening with Children
How to Talk to Children about the Divorce or Separation
Dealing with Anger and Conflict Resolution
Divorce "Games" Parents and Children Play
Custody and Parenting Plans
Parallel and Cooperative Parenting
Why select a CCFSA provider?
First provider to originate a PEP curriculum for the legislature in 1994
Professionally produced a video to enhance the course curriculum
Facilitators are able to accommodate multiple learning styles
Classes are offered throughout the state of Connecticut. CCFSA has increased availability with member agencies delivering wit in twelve court districts.
CCFSA PEP curriculum meets the accreditation standards established by Council On Accreditation for the provision of family life education programs
CCFSA Facilitators Are:
Masters-level, licensed clinicians experienced in the delivery of family life education programs
Trained annually in the use of the curriculum, adult learning theory, and special issues which have arisen in the process of delivering this program
How to Register for a PEP class:
To register for a class in your area please see the following steps:
Visit our calendar page to view upcoming PEP class dates, times and locations
Select the class you would like to attend
Contact the agency directly to register for the class
Funding
Participants are required to pay a fee of $150/person to attend this course. In some instances of financial hardship the fee may be waived by the Superior Court Judge.
Evaluation
Participant evaluations of course benefits are conducted immediately following the completion of the course and six to twelve months after the course. Over 90% rate the course very beneficial in the course evaluation.
For general information about PEP, please send your request via email to: info@ctfsa.org or to register for a class in your area, contact the provider listed for your judicial district.
Participating Agencies by Judicial District
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
205 Wakelee Avenue
Ansonia, CT 06401
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
203 High Street
Milford, CT 06460
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
St. Lawrence Church
207 West Main Street
West Haven, CT 06516
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County
405 Main Street
Danbury, CT 06810
Newtown Youth & Family Services
15 Berkshire Road
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Family and Children’s Agency
Spanish Classes Available
9 Mott Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
203.855.8765
Schoke Jewish Family Service
4200 Park Ave.
Suite 300
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
Church of Saint Ann
289 Arch Road
Avon, CT 06001
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
St. Thomas Seminary
467 Bloomfield Ave.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Jewish Family Service of Greater Hartford
Mandell JCC
310 Albany Turnpike
Canton, CT 06019
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
Asnuntuck Comm. College
170 Elm Street
Enfield, CT 06082
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
Institute for the Hispanic Family
45 Wadsworth Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Village for Families and Children
1680 Albany Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
80 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06042
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
American School for the Deaf
139 North Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06107
Jewish Family Service of Greater Hartford
Community Services Building
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
LITCHFIELD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Classes in this district are available at the following locations. Call 860.482.5558 for more information.
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
Saint Francis Xavier Parish
1 Elm Street
New Milford, CT 06776
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
132 Grove Street
Torrington, CT 06790
STAMFORD/NORWALK JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Classes in this district are available at the following locations. Call 203.855.8765 for more information.
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County
120 East Ave
Norwalk, CT 06851
Jewish Family Service
733 Summer Street
Stamford, CT 06901
Family and Children’s Agency
Spanish Classes Available
9 Mott Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
203.855.8765
Gilead Community Services
Camp Hemlocks
85 Jones Street
Hebron, CT 06231
The Village for Families and Children
KIDSAFE CT
19 Elm Street
Vernon, CT 06066
Gilead Community Services
230 Main Street Ext.
Middletown, CT 06457
Gilead Community Services
88 Middlesex Turnpike
Chester, CT 06412
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
35 Cold Spring Road
Building 400, Suite 411
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Klingberg Family Centers
370 Linwood Street
New Britain, CT 06052
860-832-5756
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
St. Peter's Rectory
98 Franklin Square
New Britain, CT 06051
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
St. Mary's School
652 Willard Ave.
Newington, CT 06111
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
St. John Bosco/ St. Terese
105 Leetes Island Road
Branford, CT 06405
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
81 Akron Street
Meriden, CT 06451
Klingerberg Family Centers
169 Colony Street, 2nd Floor
Meriden, CT 06451
860-832-5756
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
501 Lombard Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Family & Children’s Agency
Spanish Classes Available
9 Business Park Drive, Unit 11
Branford, CT 0645
203.855.8765
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford
Sacred Heart Church
910 Main Street S
Southbury, CT 06