General Information

This comprehensive parenting coordination (PC) training is based on the 2019 AFCC Guidelines for Parenting Coordination and the Recommendations for Comprehensive Training of Parenting Coordinators. This program will include a comprehensive overview of the parenting coordination process, including definition of the role, responsibilities, and function of the parenting coordinator; an overview of family dynamics; specific PC strategies, techniques, and interventions; implications of intimate partner violence (IPV); cultural considerations; ethical issues; and the use of technology.

Participants will learn the parenting coordinator’s scope of authority, strategies to help parents improve cooperation and communication, how to help clients utilize the process, and how to effectively write recommendations or decisions.

The program will take place in two segments per day, two hours each. Recordings of all sessions will be available for registrants.

Registration Fees

What’s Included?

The registration fee includes live attendance to the program, access to program materials including recordings and handouts from the presentations, and a certificate of attendance. Each attendee’s certificate will reflect the hours viewed live only.

Note: If you are unable to attend live, recordings of the training programs will be available following the completion of the training programs. Continuing education credit is currently available only for programs attended live.

What Equipment Do I Need?

AFCC recommends using a desktop or laptop computer to take full advantage of Zoom’s capabilities. This will provide a better viewing experience and will permit access to features not available on the Zoom app on tablets and smartphones. A stable internet connection is imperative for the best viewing experience. If you experience internet issues, you may join by phone using the dial-in number provided in the confirmation email from Zoom and follow along using the materials that are available in advance of each program.

If you use a Zoom account that is registered in someone else’s name, your attendance will not be recorded, and AFCC will not be able to issue you a certificate of attendance. To ensure you receive proper credit, use a Zoom account associated with the same email address used in your AFCC profile. You can sign up for a free Zoom account at  zoom.us/signup.

Continuing Education Credits

Mental Health Professionals
The Fundamentals of Parenting Coordination training program is eligible for 16 hours of continuing education for psychologists. AFCC is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. AFCC is recognized by the New York Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0190. AFCC maintains responsibility for the program and its content. AFCC will make an application for continuing education credits for social workers through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts has been approved by National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 8118. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Association of Family and Conciliation Courts is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Lawyers

AFCC will make applications for CLE to Minnesota and Vermont and reserves the right to add additional applications during the registration period. Attorneys in other jurisdictions may use their certificate of attendance to verify participation and apply for CLE credit, but are responsible for confirming eligibility in their specific jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions accept credits awarded by reciprocal jurisdictions for a more direct track for approval.

A certificate of attendance will be provided to all attendees. Attendees may use the AFCC certificate of attendance to verify attendance and apply for continuing education in their jurisdiction. Each attendee’s certificate will reflect the training hours viewed live only. Other professionals may opt to apply for continuing education in their discipline in their jurisdiction by providing their certificate of attendance, the brochure, and any training materials directly to their accrediting body. AFCC cannot guarantee that credits will be awarded. It is the responsibility of the attendee to verify eligibility for credit in their discipline in their jurisdiction.

Limitations and Content Access Policy

AFCC strives to offer a wide range of training highlighting different research, advocacy positions, policies, practices, programs, and ideas. Some aspects of this training may be evidence-based, while other aspects may report on innovations still in development, emerging practices, or policy initiatives. The goal of this training is to enhance learning while encouraging respectful inquiry, discussion, and debate consistent with AFCC organizational values. AFCC does not necessarily endorse or support the opinions of the presenters and recognizes there may be differing opinions and/or alternative interventions that are not addressed in this specific program. These live presentations, recordings, and associated materials are licensed for your personal, non-transferable use only. Downloading, copying, sharing, text/data mining, or using any portion for AI training or prompts is prohibited. By registering for, attending, or accessing any AFCC content, you agree to the Content Access Terms and Code of Conduct.

Cancellation Policy

Transfer of registration to another person may be made once, at any time, without a fee. All cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing. Registrants who submit written notice of cancellation by email or postmarked by November 19, 2026, will receive a full refund minus a $100 USD service fee. No refunds or credits will be issued after November 19, 2026. AFCC reserves the right to make changes to the program, including (but not limited to) changes to the content and speakers in the published event schedule, or canceling sessions, should unforeseen circumstances arise.

More Information

For program and registration inquiries, contact AFCC at 608-664-3750 or [email protected]