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Kids Exchange

Kids Exchange Network is a network of private providers administered by the Travis County Domestic Relations Office.

This program helps children and their parents with parenting issues and aids those who are experiencing difficulties with divorce or separation. The services can be ordered by the court to assure custodial or visitation terms of a decree are carried out.

Family Access Services

Provides neutral site for custody exchanges between parents and supervised visits for families dealing with divorce, separation, domestic violence, child abuse, protection orders, threats or family reintegration.

Boystown National Hotline

1-(800) 448-3000

You can also text VOICE to 20121

Available 24/7, 365 days a year, the Boys Town National Hotline is staffed by trained counselors who can give advice and find help for a wide range of issues, from addiction and suicidal thoughts to adolescent defiance and other issues. Boys Town parenting experts have a wealth of experience in a broad variety of parenting subjects. This research-backed information is available for free in the parenting section of the Boystown website.

DivorceCare

Find help healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will talk alongside you through on of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. This faith based/non-denominational 13 session series is offered once per school semester.

DivorceCareForKids

Help your children heal from the pain of divorce with the help of DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K). DC4K groups blend games, music, stories, videos, and discussion to help kids process the divorce and move forward. Groups meet weekly and are designed for children ages 5-12.

Center for Effective Parenting

The Center for Effective Parenting positively impacts children by helping parents and those who work with parents enhance their knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding parenting. The Center focuses on training, service, and research in order to have a broad impact in facilitating the healthy growth and development of children.

Fathering Resources Online

This site focuses on issues related to fathering and divorce. Includes an online message board and links to a broad range of issues including child support, visitation, stepfamilies, and links to a variety of international fathers’ sites.

For Kids Sake

(512) 476-9490

Helps parents replace the outdated, negative tools with positive techniques that empower children and their development. Access phone consultations for parenting questions, private parent consultations, parenting workshops and coaching.