Parenting Coordination

What is Parenting Coordination?

The parenting Coordinator's role is to help parents resolve their differences regarding their child(ren) and their care in a manner that serves the best interest of their child(ren), minimizes conflict between parents that could harm their child(ren), and fosters cooperation between parents. The Parenting Coordinator may assess the situation and educate the parents as necessary regarding child development and communication, and facilitate communication between the parents and others involved with their child(ren). The Parenting Coordinator may coach parents on strategies of interacting effectively with each other and their child(ren), refer family members to other professionals, mediate disputes between parents, and make final decisions when the parents fail to reach agreement.