Kids First - Children's Divorce Center (Colorado Springs)

Co-Parenting · Colorado · Paid

Programs for children of divorce and their parents including support groups, co-parenting education, and parenting time exchange services in El Paso County. Serves Colorado Springs-area families on a sliding scale with private pay and some grant-funded slots. Call to schedule intake; bring a photo ID, any parenting plan or court order, and basic information about the children's ages and school to the first appointment.

Contact & Details

Address: 4890 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Phone: 719-531-5437

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

About Co-Parenting for Fathers

Co-parenting programs help separated and divorced parents share custody constructively, minimize conflict, and raise children across two households. Most states require court-ordered parent education (often called 'parenting classes' or 'children first' programs) before finalizing a divorce or custody order involving minor children. These classes are usually four to six hours, available online or in person, and cost 5–$75. Private co-parenting mediation is available through court-based mediation programs (often free or sliding-scale) and through private mediators certified by state mediation councils. Digital tools like OurFamilyWizard, Talking Parents, and 2Houses provide court-admissible communication logs, shared calendars, expense tracking, and messaging — many family courts now encourage or require their use in high-conflict cases. This directory includes all three: state-required classes, mediators, and co-parenting apps.

Co-Parenting in Colorado

Colorado uses 'allocation of parental responsibilities' instead of 'custody' and handles cases in district courts. The Child Support Services division runs enforcement statewide. Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Fort Collins anchor the major metros. Colorado Legal Services (the statewide LSC program), Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, and numerous county self-help centers support fathers statewide.

More Co-Parenting in Colorado

  • OurFamilyWizard — Co-parenting communication platform accepted by Colorado courts for documented messaging, shared calendars, expense tracking, and the ToneMe
  • TalkingParents — Court-admissible co-parenting app providing timestamped, uneditable messages that create a permanent, verifiable record for Colorado custody
  • CDR Associates (Boulder) — Conflict resolution organization providing family mediation for custody and co-parenting disputes in Boulder and the Denver metro, along wit
  • ColoradoLegalHelp.org - Custody & Parenting — Free online guides explaining Colorado custody laws, parenting plan requirements, and modification procedures for parents navigating allocat
  • Cozi Family Organizer — Free family calendar app for co-parents to coordinate schedules, share shopping lists, track chores, and manage family logistics across two
  • AppClose Co-Parenting App — Free co-parenting app offering messaging, shared calendars, expense tracking, parenting time logs, and request tools to help Colorado parent

Co-Parenting — Common Questions

Is a parenting class required for divorce?
In most states, yes — a short court-approved co-parenting course (4–6 hours, 5–$75, often online) is required before any divorce or custody order involving minor children is finalized. Check your state court's approved provider list.
What's the difference between mediation and court?
Mediation is a confidential negotiation with a neutral third party helping both parents agree on a parenting plan. It's faster, cheaper, and less adversarial than litigation. If mediation fails or one parent refuses, the court decides. Court-based mediation programs are usually free or sliding-scale.
Which co-parenting apps do courts accept?
OurFamilyWizard, Talking Parents, and 2Houses are court-admissible in most US jurisdictions. They provide tamper-proof message logs, shared calendars, expense tracking, and documentation judges will read if conflict escalates.
What is a parenting plan?
A written document (required in every custody order) detailing where the child lives, when each parent has parenting time, how decisions are made, how holidays are handled, how to resolve disputes, and how to handle changes. Courts provide templates; customized plans are stronger than boilerplate.