Frequently asked questions about Focus on Kids Online

Can I take the online course?

It is the court’s decision whether or not the online course (versus the in-person class) counts toward requirements. Please contact your county clerk’s office for this information.

How do I sign up for the online course?

• Register with Focus on Kids (for cases filed in Boone and Callaway counties, court-assigned case number is required):
  Register
• 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.
• Access the online course by logging in with your email and password:
  Log in

How much does it cost?

Online course costs $45.

What if I have a certificate of inability to pay?

If you filed a certificate of inability to pay with the court, you need to email that to [email protected] in order to mark your Focus on Kids account as paid.

I have created a username and password and still cannot gain access to my account, how can I start the course?

Please make sure you click on the link in the confirmation email you received welcoming you to the course to confirm your account and pay for the course. The confirmation email arrives immediately after registering so check your spam/junk folder if you don't see it in your inbox.

Example of course confirmation email:

What do I do with my completion certificate?

If you are required to take a co-parenting course to satisfy Missouri law, print and/or save your completion certificate at the end of the course. File your certificate with the court or forward your certificate to your attorney.

To repeat the course, how do I register or log in?

You need to create a new account using a different email address than the one used in the previous account. Using the new email address, follow these steps again to register a new account:

• Register with Focus on Kids (for cases filed in Boone and Callaway counties, court-assigned case number is required):
  Register
• 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.
• Access the online course by logging in with your email and password:
  Log in

If you have any questions or issues, contact us at [email protected] or call 573-808-0076.

How do I contact a Focus on Kids Online representative?

The quickest way to reach us is through email at [email protected] or you can call 573-808-0076.