Cook County Focus on Children

Co-Parenting · Illinois

Court-mandated 4-hour parenting education program required for all divorcing parents with minor children in Cook County. The Focus on Children program helps parents understand the impact of divorce on children and learn cooperative co-parenting strategies. Classes are offered on weekdays and select Saturdays at the Daley Center. Fathers must complete it before receiving a final divorce decree. Register with the Domestic Relations Division.

Contact & Details

Address: 50 W Washington St, Room 2600, Chicago, IL 60602

Phone: 312-603-1540

Hours: Weekdays 8:45am-4:45pm; select Saturdays

Email: DRD.family@cookcountyil.gov

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