Parenting Apart Programme

Parenting Apart Programme

Self Help/Support Groups

Monday

09:00am - 17:00pm

Tuesday

09:00am - 17:00pm

Wednesday

09:00am - 17:00pm

Thursday

09:00am - 17:00pm

Friday

09:00am - 16:00pm

Organiser:

Kam Kaur

Telephone:

01562 700447

Job Title:

Senior Social Worker / Parenting Apart Consultant

The Parenting Apart Programme (PAP) is a strengths-based, child development and attachment focused, semi-structured approach designed to support parents and children in the midst of conflict, separation and divorce. Inter-parental conflict within families can vary in severity and impact upon children of all ages in a multitude of ways. Hostile exchanges between parents and exposure to conflicted behaviours have many negative impacts on the current and future wellbeing of a child. Separation or divorce can places a huge strain on relationships and can have significant consequences for all parties. PAP is a stand-alone evidence based intervention, specifically designed to work with parents or carers when communication has broken down and conflict has become destructive, bringing unmanageable levels of distress. 

The unique structure of the PAP has been created to centrally focus the minds of parents on the psychological needs of their children. It achieves this through a strengths based, attachment-focused commitment, prioritising the of the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children impacted by parental separation and divorce.

PAP is designed to support parents to refocus on the needs of their child/ren and work together towards more positive communications. This involves individual meeting with each parent or carer to establish trust and develop a positive approach. Providing it is safe to continue, parents/carers attend joint meetings to support them to begin communicating together in a supportive environment and to form a respectful parent working relationship. This results in the formulation of a Parent Working Agreement (PWA) which both parents commit to abide by and can be presented to Court to form their Childcare Arrangement Order. Through this support PAP aims to strengthen parents or carers ability to problem solve and make decisions in the best interests of their children, without the need for ongoing support and intervention.  

The programme can be delivered as an:

  • Early intervention approach

  • Within a court directed plan

  • As part of a Child in Need or Child Protection Plan

  • Special Guardianship, Foster Carer or Adoption

PAP is delivered virtually or face to face with parents or carers who have Parental Responsibility of the child in their care.  

How to Find Us

Parenting Apart,

Azzurri House, Business Park,

Walsall Road,

WALSALL,

West Midlands,

WS9 0RB

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Group Information

Coverages:

All of Dudley Borough

Target Audiences:

Adults

Notes

Notes:

The Parenting Apart Programme is an evidence based intervention that is currently being offered as Early Intervention through Cafcass, Local Authorities and the Court Arena.

The Parenting Apart Programme is an alternative form of dispute resolution based on individual and joint face-to-face consultations, a personal bespoke Working Parents Agreement, review meetings, telephone support and continued advice and guidance. 

The aims of the programme are to:

  • Change the mind-set of parents in order that they prioritise the needs of their children and place them at the centre of all decision making processes.
  • Enable better communication between parents, in order to create a more stable and sustainable parenting environment, which is emotionally beneficial to their children.
  • Encourage parents to make their own decisions regarding future plans, through the establishment of a Parent Working Agreement.

Referral Notes:

If you would like to refer yourself onto the programme, please contact us and we will send the Referral Form to you. A free consultation is provided to parents or carer and professionals to discuss the current situation.

Service Information

Categories:

Self Help/Support Groups

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Last updated 19th Sep 2024

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