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ACT Program

BradMandell — 2009-08-06T15:02:24Z

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	+ \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Contact'''\|\| + \|\|Maggie Bausch, A.C.T. Program Administrator\|\|
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- \|\|Maggie Bausch,[[BR]]A.C.T. Program Administrator[[BR]]585 428 1930\|\|	+ \|\|585 428 1930\|\|
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- \|\|http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/7jd/act/\|\| - \|\|http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/parent-ed/\|\| - \|\|[http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/parent-ed/pdf/FingerLakesregion.pdf Certified Programs - Lake Region Listings]\|\|	+ \|\|[http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/7jd/act/ 7th Judicial Dist, ACT Page]\|\| + ## BAD LINK\|\|[http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/parent-ed/pdf/FingerLakesregion.pdf Certified Programs - Lake Region Listings]\|\|
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- A.C.T. ~ For the Children is dedicated to reducing the negative impact of a parental breakup on children. The program provides parents with information and skills for protecting their children by reducing conflict, strengthening parent-child relationships, and fostering children’s healthy development.	+ ''A.C.T. ~ For the Children is dedicated to reducing the negative impact of a parental breakup on children. The program provides parents with information and skills for protecting their children by reducing conflict, strengthening parent-child relationships, and fostering children’s healthy development.''
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- * Increasing their ability to protect their children from parental conflict	+ * ''Increasing their ability to protect their children from parental conflict
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- * Giving them hope for a brighter future	+ * Giving them hope for a brighter future''
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- * Classes are taught in two, three and one-half hour, sessions offered one week apart .	+ * ''Classes are taught in two, three and one-half hour, sessions offered one week apart .
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- * There will be coffee and light refreshments both days.	+ * There will be coffee and light refreshments both days.''
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- * A confidential enrollment form must be completed to sign up for a class. Information provided on the enrollment form is confidential and is not seen by anyone other than the Program Administrator.	+ * ''A confidential enrollment form must be completed to sign up for a class. Information provided on the enrollment form is confidential and is not seen by anyone other than the Program Administrator.
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- * Preferred Care Members with Health Dollars in their policy are eligible for $50.00 reimbursement. The form may be submitted directly to Preferred Care.	+ * Preferred Care Members with Health Dollars in their policy are eligible for $50.00 reimbursement. The form may be submitted directly to Preferred Care.''
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- '''For further information:''' - on A.C.T. check the program website at http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/7jd/act/ - on the statewide initiative, or to find a certified parent education provider in your area check the http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/parent-ed/	+ '''For further information on:''' + * '''A.C.T.''' - check the the [http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/7jd/act/ 7th Judicial District Website Page]. + * '''Statewide initiative''', or to find a '''certified parent education provider''' in your area check the [http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/parent-ed/ NY Courts Parent Education Page]
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ACTProgram — 2009-08-06T14:14:29Z

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- on the A.C.T. check the program website at http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/7jd/act/	+ on A.C.T. check the program website at http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/7jd/act/

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ACTProgram — 2009-08-06T14:13:11Z

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- '''For further information:''' on the statewide initiative, or to find a certified parent education provider in your area check the http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/parent-ed/	+ '''For further information:''' + on the A.C.T. check the program website at http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/7jd/act/ + on the statewide initiative, or to find a certified parent education provider in your area check the http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/parent-ed/

ACT Program

ACTProgram — 2009-04-01T19:04:10Z

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- '''Notes and References''' - * [http://www.childrensinstitute.net/download/?file=ACTarticle.pdf A.C.T. - For the Children] Article at ChildrensInstitute.net from 2001 - * [http://www.aaml.org/go/fellows/member-information/?userID=29B13DD6-BDBA-1229-C106DD6EE1100D31 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers] - * [http://www.nycollaborativelaw.com/index.cfm/hurl/obj=aboutCL/aboutCL.cfm Collaborative Law Association of Rochester Area]. - * [http://www.rochester.edu/news/printable.php?id=617 Press Release] - JoAnne Pedro-Carroll, director of programs for Families in Transition at the Children's Institute and associate professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Rochester, appointed to New York State Parent Education Advisory Board. - * [http://www.rnews.com/print.cfm?id=22952 RNews Story 2004] - * [http://www.accordmediates.com/Published_1_Contin.html Accord Mediation Services] - * [http://www.divorcemediation-dolly.com/more.html Dolly Hinckley] Mediator, presenter - - ==TRAINING SESSIONS==
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	+ '''Notes and References''' + * [http://www.childrensinstitute.net/download/?file=ACTarticle.pdf A.C.T. - For the Children] Article at ChildrensInstitute.net from 2001 + * [http://www.aaml.org/go/fellows/member-information/?userID=29B13DD6-BDBA-1229-C106DD6EE1100D31 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers] + * [http://www.nycollaborativelaw.com/index.cfm/hurl/obj=aboutCL/aboutCL.cfm Collaborative Law Association of Rochester Area]. + * [http://www.rochester.edu/news/printable.php?id=617 Press Release] - JoAnne Pedro-Carroll, director of programs for Families in Transition at the Children's Institute and associate professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Rochester, appointed to New York State Parent Education Advisory Board. + * [http://www.rnews.com/print.cfm?id=22952 RNews Story 2004] + * [http://www.accordmediates.com/Published_1_Contin.html Accord Mediation Services]

ACT Program

BradMandell — 2009-03-31T17:48:01Z

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	+ \|\|[http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/parent-ed/pdf/FingerLakesregion.pdf Certified Programs - Lake Region Listings]\|\|

ACT Program

BradMandell — 2009-03-30T20:42:13Z

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- * [http://www.nycollaborativelaw.com/index.cfm/hurl/obj=aboutCL/aboutCL.cfm Collaborative Law Association of Rochester Area.	+ * [http://www.nycollaborativelaw.com/index.cfm/hurl/obj=aboutCL/aboutCL.cfm Collaborative Law Association of Rochester Area].
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-	+ * [http://www.accordmediates.com/Published_1_Contin.html Accord Mediation Services] + * [http://www.divorcemediation-dolly.com/more.html Dolly Hinckley] Mediator, presenter

ACT Program

BradMandell — 2009-03-30T20:39:47Z

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	+ '''Mission Statement:''' + A.C.T. ~ For the Children is dedicated to reducing the negative impact of a parental breakup on children. The program provides parents with information and skills for protecting their children by reducing conflict, strengthening parent-child relationships, and fostering children’s healthy development. + + '''Notes and References''' + * [http://www.childrensinstitute.net/download/?file=ACTarticle.pdf A.C.T. - For the Children] Article at ChildrensInstitute.net from 2001 + * [http://www.aaml.org/go/fellows/member-information/?userID=29B13DD6-BDBA-1229-C106DD6EE1100D31 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers] + * [http://www.nycollaborativelaw.com/index.cfm/hurl/obj=aboutCL/aboutCL.cfm Collaborative Law Association of Rochester Area. + * [http://www.rochester.edu/news/printable.php?id=617 Press Release] - JoAnne Pedro-Carroll, director of programs for Families in Transition at the Children's Institute and associate professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Rochester, appointed to New York State Parent Education Advisory Board. + * [http://www.rnews.com/print.cfm?id=22952 RNews Story 2004] + + + ==TRAINING SESSIONS==
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- - '''Mission Statement:''' - A.C.T. ~ For the Children is dedicated to reducing the negative impact of a parental breakup on children. The program provides parents with information and skills for protecting their children by reducing conflict, strengthening parent-child relationships, and fostering children’s healthy development.

ACT Program

BradMandell — 2009-03-30T20:21:30Z

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	+ '''For further information:''' on the statewide initiative, or to find a certified parent education provider in your area check the http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/parent-ed/
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- '''For further information:''' - ----- /!\ Edit conflict! Your version: ----- - * For information locally contact, Maggie Bausch, A.C.T. Program Administrator, at (585) 428- 1930 or by e-mail at ACT@courts.state.ny.us - * For information on the statewide initiative, or to find a certified parent education provider in your area check the http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/parent-ed/ - - ----- /!\ Edit conflict! Other version: ----- - • For information locally contact, Maggie Bausch, A.C.T. Program Administrator, at (585) 428- 1930 or by e-mail at - [[MailTo(act AT courts DOT state DOT ny DOT com)]] - • For information on the statewide initiative, or to find a certified parent education provider in your area check the - http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/parent-ed/ - ----- /!\ End of edit conflict ----- - ["Life with Kids"]	+ [[Comments]]

ACT Program

BradMandell — 2009-03-30T20:18:11Z

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- '''Description:''' This is an education program that provides divorcing or separating parents with information and strategies to help their children and themselves through the often difficult family changes caused by a divorce or separation. The program is sponsored by the Seventh Judicial District.	+ \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Phone'''\|\| + \|\|Maggie Bausch,[[BR]]ACT. Program Administrator[[BR]]585 428 1930\|\| + \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Email'''\|\| + \|\|[[Mailto(act AT courts DOT state DOT ny DOT us)]]\|\| + \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Website'''\|\| + \|\|http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/parent-ed/\|\| + + The '''ACT Program''' (AKA A.C.T. ~ For the Children) is an education program that provides divorcing or separating parents with information and strategies to help their children and themselves through the often difficult family changes caused by a divorce or separation. The program is sponsored by the Seventh Judicial District.
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- '''Availability:''' Classes, consisting of 2 sessions taught one week apart, are offered in downtown Rochester, New York.	+ '''Availability:''' Classes, 2 sessions taught one week apart, offered in downtown Rochester, NY.
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- • Reduce the negative impact of divorce or separation on children - • Minimize conflict and foster children’s heathy adjustment - • Maintain a structured, stable, home environment - • Take care of themselves physically and emotionally so that they can take good care of their children	+ * Reduce the negative impact of divorce or separation on children + * Minimize conflict and foster children’s heathy adjustment + * Maintain a structured, stable, home environment + * Take care of themselves physically and emotionally so that they can take good care of their children
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- • Increasing their ability to protect their children from parental conflict - • Teaching them ways to interact with the other parent that are appropriate for the level of - conflict between them - • Reducing the need for court involvement - • Motivating and assisting them to seek the help they need and providing resource materials - • Showing them how to build stronger relationships with their children - • Giving them hope for a brighter future	+ * Increasing their ability to protect their children from parental conflict + * Teaching them ways to interact with the other parent that are appropriate for the level of conflict between them + * Reducing the need for court involvement + * Motivating and assisting them to seek the help they need and providing resource materials + * Showing them how to build stronger relationships with their children + * Giving them hope for a brighter future
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- • Classes are taught in two, three and one-half hour, sessions offered one week apart . - • Two mental health professionals serve as instructors for both sessions. A variety of presentation - techniques are used including lecture, small group discussion, role play, and video clips. - • There is a one hour presentation by a judge and an attorney explaining aspects of the legal process. - Topics include considerations in choosing whether to resolve differences in court or by - mediation , collaboration or other alternatives to litigation, child support, and custody. - • Each parent is given a Parent’s Handbook and a Guide to Resources in the Greater Rochester Area. - Pamphlets of organizations throughout the community that may further help parents are also - available at the classes. - • There will be coffee and light refreshments both days.	+ * Classes are taught in two, three and one-half hour, sessions offered one week apart . + * Two mental health professionals serve as instructors for both sessions. + * A variety of presentation techniques are used including lecture, small group discussion, role play, and video clips. + * There is a one hour presentation by a judge and an attorney explaining aspects of the legal process. + * Topics include considerations in choosing whether to resolve differences in court or by mediation , collaboration or other alternatives to litigation, child support, and custody. + * Each parent is given a Parent’s Handbook and a Guide to Resources in the Greater Rochester Area. Pamphlets of organizations throughout the community that may further help parents are also available at the classes. + * There will be coffee and light refreshments both days.
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- • A confidential enrollment form must be completed to sign up for a class. Information provided on the - enrollment form is confidential and is not seen by anyone other than the Program Administrator. - • The class fee indicated on the enrollment form must be submitted with the enrollment form. - • There are four questions on the enrollment form that must be answered. These questions seek to - determine whether domestic violence may be present. A parent who indicates that domestic - violence may be a concern will be contacted by the program administrator and given the - opportunity to decide whether or not to attend the program. - • Screening takes place to ensure parents do not attend the same class. - • When your enrollment is processed you will be sent a confirmation letter, and a map to the class - location. - • The A.C.T. Program awards financial scholarships to cover the cost of the program for eligible - participants. - • Total or partial reimbursement of the program fee may be available through your health insurance policy. - ▸ Preferred Care Option Members are covered in full - ▸ Preferred Care Members with Health Dollars in their policy are eligible for $50.00 - reimbursement. The form may be submitted directly to Preferred Care.	+ * A confidential enrollment form must be completed to sign up for a class. Information provided on the enrollment form is confidential and is not seen by anyone other than the Program Administrator. + * The class fee indicated on the enrollment form must be submitted with the enrollment form. + * There are four questions on the enrollment form that must be answered. These questions seek to determine whether domestic violence may be present. A parent who indicates that domestic violence may be a concern will be contacted by the program administrator and given the opportunity to decide whether or not to attend the program. + * Screening takes place to ensure parents do not attend the same class. + * When your enrollment is processed you will be sent a confirmation letter, and a map to the class location. + * The A.C.T. Program awards financial scholarships to cover the cost of the program for eligible participants. + * Total or partial reimbursement of the program fee may be available through your health insurance policy. + * Preferred Care Option Members are covered in full + * Preferred Care Members with Health Dollars in their policy are eligible for $50.00 reimbursement. The form may be submitted directly to Preferred Care.
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	+ ----- /!\ Edit conflict! Your version: ----- + * For information locally contact, Maggie Bausch, A.C.T. Program Administrator, at (585) 428- 1930 or by e-mail at ACT@courts.state.ny.us + * For information on the statewide initiative, or to find a certified parent education provider in your area check the http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/parent-ed/ + + ----- /!\ Edit conflict! Other version: -----
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ACT Program

peteb — 2009-03-30T20:15:46Z

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ACT Program

ACTProgram — 2009-03-30T17:31:06Z

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ACTProgram — 2009-03-30T17:23:52Z

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	+ '''Description:''' This is an education program that provides divorcing or separating parents with information and strategies to help their children and themselves through the often difficult family changes caused by a divorce or separation. The program is sponsored by the Seventh Judicial District. + + '''Target Group:''' Separating and divorcing parents. + + '''Availability:''' Classes, consisting of 2 sessions taught one week apart, are offered in downtown Rochester, New York. + + '''Mission Statement:''' + A.C.T. ~ For the Children is dedicated to reducing the negative impact of a parental breakup on children. The program provides parents with information and skills for protecting their children by reducing conflict, strengthening parent-child relationships, and fostering children’s healthy development. + + '''Parents learn how to:''' + • Reduce the negative impact of divorce or separation on children + • Minimize conflict and foster children’s heathy adjustment + • Maintain a structured, stable, home environment + • Take care of themselves physically and emotionally so that they can take good care of their children + + '''Participants state that A.C.T.~ For the Children has helped them by:''' + • Increasing their ability to protect their children from parental conflict + • Teaching them ways to interact with the other parent that are appropriate for the level of + conflict between them + • Reducing the need for court involvement + • Motivating and assisting them to seek the help they need and providing resource materials + • Showing them how to build stronger relationships with their children + • Giving them hope for a brighter future + + '''What to Expect:''' + • Classes are taught in two, three and one-half hour, sessions offered one week apart . + • Two mental health professionals serve as instructors for both sessions. A variety of presentation + techniques are used including lecture, small group discussion, role play, and video clips. + • There is a one hour presentation by a judge and an attorney explaining aspects of the legal process. + Topics include considerations in choosing whether to resolve differences in court or by + mediation , collaboration or other alternatives to litigation, child support, and custody. + • Each parent is given a Parent’s Handbook and a Guide to Resources in the Greater Rochester Area. + Pamphlets of organizations throughout the community that may further help parents are also + available at the classes. + • There will be coffee and light refreshments both days. + + '''Enrollment:''' + • A confidential enrollment form must be completed to sign up for a class. Information provided on the + enrollment form is confidential and is not seen by anyone other than the Program Administrator. + • The class fee indicated on the enrollment form must be submitted with the enrollment form. + • There are four questions on the enrollment form that must be answered. These questions seek to + determine whether domestic violence may be present. A parent who indicates that domestic + violence may be a concern will be contacted by the program administrator and given the + opportunity to decide whether or not to attend the program. + • Screening takes place to ensure parents do not attend the same class. + • When your enrollment is processed you will be sent a confirmation letter, and a map to the class + location. + • The A.C.T. Program awards financial scholarships to cover the cost of the program for eligible + participants. + • Total or partial reimbursement of the program fee may be available through your health insurance policy. + ▸ Preferred Care Option Members are covered in full + ▸ Preferred Care Members with Health Dollars in their policy are eligible for $50.00 + reimbursement. The form may be submitted directly to Preferred Care. + + + '''For further information:''' + • For information locally contact, Maggie Bausch, A.C.T. Program Administrator, at (585) 428- 1930 or by e-mail at + ACT@courts.state.ny.us + • For information on the statewide initiative, or to find a certified parent education provider in your area check the + http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/parent-ed/ + ["Life with Kids" ACT Program]