Parent Orientation Programs

Parents with children age 17 and under are required to attend a parent orientation program. (See Parent Education Rule 68.7.) To register for a program, either select a program below or else call 816-736-8400.

Programs

Program Description
C.O.P.E. For parents who are divorcing or modifying their current court order in a dissolution and modification case.
C.O.P.E. & Beyond For parents returning to court for modification (change) to their court ordered parenting plan.
COPE Too for Women For women in paternity establishment cases (never-married parents). This program is also available online.
COPE Too for Men For men in paternity establishment cases (never-married parents). This program is also available online.

General Information

All programs are held in the first floor classroom of the R. Kenneth Elliott Children's Justice Center, 351 East Kansas, Liberty, Missouri 64068.

Program attendance is NOT required for parents with children over the age of 17.

If you have special needs (language, vision, hearing, access, etc.) that need accommodation, please notify FCS at 816-736-8400.

Classes begin promptly. Attendance for the entire presentation is required.

The program may be cancelled in bad weather. Please call 816-736-8400 on the day of class to confirm cancellation.