Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap County
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Domestic Violence Awareness Workshop for Mediators and other Professionals

This two-day workshop creates awareness about domestic violence and unfolds strategies mediators and others can use to create safe, structured agreements about the care and upbringing of children whos

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Kids First Parent Seminar

This four hour seminar focuses on children’s unique needs prior to separation, during divorce, and in other family residential changes. Learn about developmental stages, the grief process, positive ways to communicate with your child’s other parent, parenting plans and much more.

This seminar is approved by the Kitsap County Superior Court for parents involved in divorce, legal separation, or paternity actions. Please visit the Kitsap County Superior Court website to learn more about this court requirement.

Upcoming Classes

Tuesday, Sep. 7 at 5:00 pm

Saturday, Sep. 11 at 8:30 am

Thursday, Sep. 23 at 5:00 pm

Saturday, Oct. 2 at 8:30 am

Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 5:00 pm

 

Three Ways to Register

  • Online: Click on any of the above dates to register using a major credit card
  • By Phone: Call our registration line at 360-307-6155
  • By Mail: Click here for a printable registration form

     

    Safety Screening

    Your security is very important to us! If parents do not wish to attend the same class, please call our registration line at 360-307-6155 to complete a telephone screening. We reserve the right to exclude anyone whom we believe could affect the safety or comfort of other participants.

    Accommadations/Concerns

    We wish to ensure that all participants receive full benefit from the seminar.  If you require any additional accommodations, or if you have any general questions or concerns regarding the seminar, please contact us at (360) 698-0968.

    Fee Information

    The full tuition is $70.00 for participants with monthly income over $30,000 per year. In case of financial hardship, reduced fee is available. Please review the chart below:

    Total Gross Monthly Income:

    Fee:

    $2500 and above

    $70

    $1500 - 2499

    $60 *

    $834 - 1499

    $35 *

    $833 and below

    $20 **

    Fee Waiver by Court

    $0***

    *Please provide proof of income to request a fee reduction.
    **Requires DSHS, TANF, or SSDI statement
    ***Requires an order from the Superior Court to waive the fee.

    Refund Policy:

    If you cancel at least 48 hours (2 business days) in advance, we will refund your fee minus a $10 administration fee.  If less than 48 hours (2 business days) notice is given, one-half of your fee will be refunded.  No refund will be given if you do not notify us (during business hours) before the class or if you fail to show up at the class. No refund will be given after 2 months (60 days) from the initial receipt of fee.

    Rescheduling Policy:

    We will reschedule your seminar class date one time without an additional charge, if you call at least 48 hours (2 business days) in advance of your original class date.  There is a $20 fee each time you reschedule after the first time, or if you give us less than 48 hours notice.  If 2 months have passed since original registration date, you must submit a new registration form and pay the full fee.

    Replacement Class Completion Certificates:

    We will reprint a class certificate for a $10 administration fee. The class participant must call our office (360) 698-0968 or stop by our office in Old Town Silverdale to request a replacement.

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