Child & Family Advocacy

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The Resolution Center

"Whether it comes in the form of martial stress, parents separating or divorcing, parental conflict hurts children.”

- Robert Emery, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Children, Families, and the Law at the University of Virginia.

When family relationships become contentious, The Resolution Center, LLC steps in with comprehensive Child and Family Advocacy services. Our family-owned business has been serving families since 2011. We don’t just resolve disputes; we also understand and address the needs of every family member, including the children. Connect with us at The Resolution Center to learn more about our Child and Family Advocacy services.

PLACING PARENTS WITHIN THE MIND OF THEIR CHILD REDUCES HARM AND INCREASES CHILD AND FAMILY WELL-BEING

The Resolution Center, LLC cannot stop the hurt, but we can reduce the harm and increase well-being. The Child and Family Advocate (CFA) helps parents understand their child's experience by bringing the parent's perspective into the child's world. The CFA shapes parental attitudes and interactions, decreasing conflict between parents and strengthening the child-parent relationship.

Parents learn how to create a "Child Safety Zone," which is a space filled with respect for the child's emotional needs and free from parental conflict. They come to see their child as an integral part of a restructured family that will continue even after the marriage has ended.

CHILD ADVOCACY

Child and Family Advocate (CFA) services are required as part of the package for families with children undergoing a Solution-Focused Divorce™. They are also recommended for standalone mediation services.

The CFA spends time with both parents and children. Children in the same family may experience life differently due to their age, temperament, and coping abilities. The role of the CFA in the conciliation process is to be "the voice of the child" while respecting the decision-making authority of parents who are ending a marital relationship. The CFA also addresses important relationships with grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other extended family members.

The CFA’s role is to foster new and strengthened abilities in each family member, ensuring the continuity of child-parent relationships within a context of parental respect. This transformative work naturally complements the mediation/arbitration process, leading to the most satisfying outcomes for all family members.

The CFA Process

The typical CFA process consists of six steps:

1. It starts with the parents completing the exercises at the uptoparents.org website and forwarding the responses to the CFA for review.
2. The CFA meets with the parents to discuss their perspectives and understanding of the child(ren). Parents' family histories, their relationships with the child(ren), and their desires for their child(ren)’s future are discussed.
3. The CFA spends time with the children in each parent's home. Meetings can be arranged with extended family as appropriate in each circumstance.
4. The CFA reports her impressions and opinions are first shared with the parents and then with the mediator/arbitrator as a support to the conciliation process.
5. Finally, the CFA reviews any parenting plans developed during conciliation with a focus on the needs of the children and the restructured future family.
6. When an arbitration decision is filed, the CFA and the arbitrator jointly prepare and file a Best Interests statement with the Court that justifies the decisions regarding a formal parenting plan that supports a positive relationship between the children and parents.
   

Choose The Resolution Center for Your Family's Needs

With 49 years of experience, The Resolution Center offers more than just services; we offer peace of mind. Here's why families choose us:

• Comprehensive services that address every aspect of family disputes
• Experience dealing with all family members, including husbands, wives, and children
• English-speaking services for clear communication
• Flexible payment plans to ease financial stress
• Woman-owned business, established in 2011

Request a call back from The Resolution Center to experience the difference our child and family advocacy services can make.

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Don't let family disputes overwhelm you. Serving the Indianapolis metropolitan area, reach out to The Resolution Center for comprehensive child and family advocacy services. Let us put our 49 years of experience to work for your family.