Frequently Asked Questions

 

Where are you located?
The Parenting Center has three offices in Tarrant County:

     Fort Worth Office (click for map and directions) 
   2928 West Fifth Street
   Fort Worth, Texas 76107
   (817) 332-6348 

    Arlington Office (click for map and directions)
  1111 West Abram Street
  Arlington, Texas 76013
  (817) 275-7576

   Mansfield Office (click for map and directions)
  100 East Broad Street
  Mansfield, Texas 76063
  (817) 477-1010

What do you do there?
The Parenting Center provides families the tools to succeed by offering Parenting Education classes on more than 60 topics; counseling services for children, adolescents and adults; case management; and co-parenting classes and services. Please see the programs area for specific details on each of these areas.

How do I sign up for services?
Please call the Fort Worth office at 817-332-6348 to register for education classes, co-parenting services and to make an appointment for counseling services. Case management services are available by referral.

How much does it cost?

Education classes range from twenty dollars for a two hour class to twenty dollars per session for series classes.

Co-parenting classes range from forty to sixty dollars and other services range up to one hundred dollars per person for consultation and mediation sessions.

The fee for counseling is ninety dollars, with Medicaid, CHIPS, and most insurance accepted.

Other services charge no fee.

Fee adjustments are available, based on income.

Do you offer services in Spanish?
Spanish speaking counselors are available. Some education classes are available in Spanish and all educators welcome interpreters. Bilingual case managers are on staff for all programs.

What are the qualifications of your staff?
All counselors hold a minimum of Master's degrees and current state licenses.  Interns working on their Master's degrees see some clients under the supervision of the clinical supervisor.  Trained, degreed, and experienced professionals teach Family Life Education and co-parenting classes. Some case managers are degreed and some are paraprofessionals, depending on the requirements of the program.

Do I have to register in advance for classes?
Pre-registration is required for some classes. Click on the calendar link above to determine if the class you are interested in requires pre-registration.

Do I get a certificate for my class?
Some class participants receive a certificate. Professionals will receive a continuing education certificate for selected classes.

What if I sign up for a multi-session class and can't make all of the sessions?
You will be given a certificate for the number of hours you completed compared to the total numbers of hours of the class. Sometimes there are substitute classes that you can take; other times there are no make-up classes. You need to discuss your individual situation with the Family Life Education Manager or course instructor.

Does The Parenting Center allow late admission to classes?
Please arrive 15 minutes before class begins for reqistration.  To avoid disruption, admission is not allowed after class begins. 

How do I get a replacement class certificate?
You can call and speak with the Education Program Manager and request a replacement certificate up to one year after completion of the class. There is a $5 fee for each replacement certificate issued. It may take up to 5 working days to process the replacement of the certificate.

What is the difference between Children in the Middle and Kids First?
All three classes make up the Co-parenting Series. Children in the Middle is a six-hour two-part class exploring co-parenting, and accessing alternate dispute services. Part I focuses on the adult issues related to conflict, responsibility, and alternate dispute resolution. Part II looks at children's issues related to growing up between two homes and the common mistakes parents make. Kids First is a four-hour seminar for divorcing, divorced, or separated parents. It explores how children perceive divorce, what they think, and how they feel about it. Learn how to create a loving, nurturing, new family structure that helps children thrive. 

Do you offer childcare?
Childcare is not available at this time.