Mums and Dads Forever Program
What is the Mums and Dads Forever Program?
Separation is a time when many difficult decisions need to be made. Issues involving children and their needs are often difficult to resolve because of the breakdown of the relationship between parents.
The Mums & Dads Forever program helps separated parents manage conflict and act in the best interest of their children. The program has been developed to assist separated parents help their children come to terms with a different family situation and communicate in ways which keep children feeling safe and happy.
For further information please phone 9263 2104.
Why Do People Use the Mums and Dads Forever Program?
Reasons why parents use the Mums and Dads Forever program include:
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They want to do the best for their children
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They would like to stop the ongoing conflict with their ex-partner
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They know their child or children are hurting and they want to help
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What they have tried is not working well and they would like to find out about other strategies, and
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Even when they have orders issued by the Family Court things do not always work out.
For further information please phone 9263 2104.
What Does the Mums and Dads Forever Program Offer?
Our program offers educational groups, counselling and information and support for separated parents.
Group Program
We offer education and support for separated parents in a small group setting. These groups are run for 2 hour sessions over a period of 8 weeks. The groups explore issues around separation and provide a learning opportunity to reduce conflict with the other parent and to minimise the impact of separation on children. You will not be involved in the same group as your ex-partner.
Individual Counselling
We also offer up to four individual sessions to parents who have attended or are attending the group program. This short term counselling provides an opportunity for the parent to work through issues identified either through the group program or during the initial appointment with the counsellor.
For further information please phone 9263 2104.
About Our Staff
All Counsellors are highly qualified, professional staff who are experienced in working with families, and have a good knowledge of the problems associated with post separation difficulties.
The Counsellors are provided with regular supervision and attend training and professional development to maintain their skills and knowledge.
The team are sensitive to a diversity of family backgrounds and special needs.
Are There Any Costs Involved When Using The Service?
There is a charge associated with the group program and individual counselling.
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Couselling Type |
Waged |
Health Care Card Concession |
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Intake Interview |
$25 |
$15 |
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8 week group program |
$100 |
$50 |
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Individual Counselling |
$25 |
$15 |
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Joint co-parenting sessions (each parent to pay) |
$25 |
$15 |
Please contact our Administration Officer on 9263 2104 for further information.
Locations
Anglicare WA Mums and Dads Forever program is available in the following locations throughout Western Australia :
East Perth
Joondalup
Rockingham
Gosnells
Mandurah
Mandurah Family Relationship Centre
Bunbury
Albany
Broome
Karratha
What are the Hours of Operation?
All service locations are open Monday to Friday for appointment including late nights. Please contact our Administration Officer on 9263 2104 for further information on available appointments in your area.
What do parents think of our program?
Below are some comments and testimonials from parents who have used our service:
“The program has given me a lot to think about – especially about how to support my children through this mess”
“The group was not as bad as I thought it would be – all the other people had been through very similar experiences to me and that helped”
“I would recommend the program to any parent going through separation”
“It really does help you to think as a parent not as an ex-partner”
“To have someone to talk to about what is going on has been really helpful”
For further information please phone 9263 2104
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