Focus on Kids

Co-parenting education

Learn how to support your children through the divorce process and work together effectively as co-parents.

Find class near you Or Learn about online course (PDF)

Focus on Kids

FOR ONLINE COURSE: Email is quickest way to reach us or call 573-808-0076.
FOR IN-PERSON CLASSES: Contact an instructor in your area.

Parenting resources

Use these MU Extension publications for help with adjusting to divorce, developing a parenting plan, co-parenting and more.

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Parents who are divorcing or separating face unique challenges in parenting their children while living apart. The purpose of the Focus on Kids (FOK) program is to help parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce/separation process, and to help parents develop ways to effectively work together as co-parents.

Conducted in cooperation with Missouri’s circuit courts, the Focus on Kids program satisfies the Missouri law that requires parents who are divorcing and creating or modifying a custody order to complete an educational parenting program. It is important to check with the court in the county in which your case is filed to see if Focus on Kids is an option for you, and to find out which class format meets the necessary requirements.

Online course

Court permission is required to ensure that the online course fulfills mandated requirements. Follow steps below to register and log in.
- 1. Register with Focus on Kids (for cases filed in Boone and Callaway counties, court-assigned case number is required):
  Register
- 2. Confirmation email with instructions should arrive immediately once you register (check spam/junk folder if not in inbox). Click the link in this email to confirm, to pay for the course and to activate your account. If you filed a certificate of inability to pay with the court, email that to us so your account can be marked as paid.
- 3. Access the online course by logging in with your email and password:
  Log in
Problems with the online course? Contact us at [email protected] or 573-808-0076.
In-person classes

To find a class in your area, see FOK Events (listed by county).

Find local class

Attendance is confirmed after you have completed a session.

If you don't see a class listed, contact an instructor in your area.

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Events

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Focus on Kids: Lincoln County Parent Education Program (45th Circuit)

Event date: June 8, 2023

Event time: | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Troy, MO

Focus on Kids is a workshop to help divorced and separated parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on ...

Focus on Kids: Jasper County Parent Education Program (29th Circuit)

Event date: June 12, 2023

Event time: | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Carthage, MO

Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit)

Event date: June 13, 2023

Event time: | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Union, MO

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