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Attorneys and Lawyers
Cook County
Feinberg & Barry Chicago, Illinois Divorce Law Phone: (312) 444-1050 e-mail: Joy@FeinbergBarry.com Website: www.FeinbergBarry.com VIEW THEIR Divorce Magazine online profile online profile
Rinella & Rinella Chicago, Illinois Divorce Law Phone: 312-236-5454 Fax: 312-236-6975 e-mail: donnaw@rinellaandrinella.com Website: www.rinellaandrinella.com View their Divorce Magazine online profile
Jay Frank, Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa Chicago Divorce Law Phone: (312) 828-9600 Fax: (312) 828-9635 e-mail jfrank@agdglaw.com Website: www.agdglaw.com View their Divorce Magazine online profile
Jeffrey W. Brend Chicago Divorce Law Levin & Brend (312) 726-4440 e-mail: j.brend@levinbrend.com Website: www.levinbrend.com View his Divorce Magazine online profile
Bob Downs Downs Law Office, P.C. 150 N. Wacker Dr. Suite 1870, Chicago, IL 60606-1657 Phone: (312) 781-1963 Fax: (312) 781-1962 Website: www.downslaw.com Email: bob@downslaw.com View his Divorce Magazine online profile
Karen A. Covy Chicago Phone: 312-236-1670 Fax. 312-236-2776 e-mail: covy@ais.net Website: www.KarenCovy.com View her Divorce Magazine online profile
Janet E. Boyle & Associates 2 North La Salle Street, Chicago, IL 60602-3702 Phone: (312) 332-1344 e-mail: jb@janetboyle.com Sub Office: 9 North Vail Avenue Arlington Heights, IL 60005 View their Divorce Magazine online profile
The Chawla Group, Ltd. (630) 325-5557 e-mail: tchawla@chawlagroup.com Website: www.chawlagroup.com View their Divorce Magazine online profile
Paul L. Feinstein Chicago Phone: (312) 346-6392 Fax: (312) 346-0810 e-mail: pfeinlaw@aol.com Website: www.paulfeinstein.com View his Divorce Magazine online profile
Michael Craven 161 N. Clark Street, Suite #2600, Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: (312) 621-1230 Email: mccraven@beermannlaw.com Web site: www.beermannlaw.com/attorneys/michael-c-craven.aspx
DuPage County
Stephen Botti, Lee Marinaccio Botti Marinaccio Ltd 2015 Spring Road, Suite 370, Oakbrook , IL 60523 Phone: (630) 575-8585 Fax: (630) 575-8588 Email: lmarinaccio@bottimarinacciolaw.com Web site: www.bottimarinacciolaw.com View theri Divorce Magazine online profile
David N. Schaffer Attorney and Counselor at Law 101 N Washington Street Naperville IL 60540 Phone: (630) 355-2101 Fax: (630) 355-7843 email: DSchaffer@napervillelaw.com Web site: www.avdivorcelawyer.com
Will County
David N. Schaffer Attorney and Counselor at Law 101 N Washington Street Naperville IL 60540 Phone: (630) 355-2101 Fax: (630) 355-7843 email: DSchaffer@napervillelaw.com Web site: www.avdivorcelawyer.com
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Mediation
Karen A. Covy (The Law Offices of) (312) 236-1670 www.karencovy.com karen@KarenCovy.com Karen Covy is a highly successful divorce attorney and mediator in Chicago, and the author of the book When Happily Ever After Ends. She is also the founder of Midwest Mediation, a company dedicated to helping couples resolve their family disputes outside of the court system whenever possible. Covy volunteers as a facilitator in the Domestic Relations Division of the Cook County Court system, helping couples resolve their divorce disputes with minimal court intervention.
Brian James, Divorce and Family Mediator C.E.L. & Associates (312) 524-5829 www.YourDivorce.org bjames@celandassociates.com As a former domestic violence probation officer, Brian helped high conflict couples work out amicable divorces on a daily basis. Today, he effectively mediates pre- and post- divorce issues with both parties and specializes in assisting families with custody and visitation agreements. Offices throughout Chicago, the suburbs, and Southeastern Wisconsin.
Jerald A. Kessler (847) 367-4500 www.kesslermediation.com jakessler@igc.org Jerald Kessler is a highly respected veteran divorce mediator. A past president of the Mediation Council of Illinois, he has focused primarily on mediation for more than fifteen years. Not only has Kessler developed a mastery of the process, he has also taught classes and given seminars on mediation throughout the U.S. In addition, he participated in the development of the American Bar Association's Model Standards of Practice for Family and Divorce Mediation. Offices in Chicago, Northfield, and Libertyville.
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Business Valuators / CPA's
UHY-US Chicago Bruce Richman 30 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Phone: (312) 416-4141 (direct) Fax: (312) 346-6500 Website: www.uhyadvisors-us.com/uhy/Default.aspx?tabid=640 e-mail: Bruce L. Richman or James Kazmier View their DivorceMagazine.com Online Profile.
Brandi L. Ruffalo Valuation & Forensic Partners, LLC Phone: (847) 805-1910 or (312) 212-4370 e-mail: info@thebdc.com Website: www.bdc-divorce.com View her Divorce Magazine Profile ONLINE
Linda Forman CPA, Phone: (847) 316-1040 Fax: (847) 328-2018 e-mail: LFormanCPA@aol.com View her Divorce Magazine Profile and Video FAQs
Jeffrey W. Brend Levin & Brend (312) 726-4440 e-mail: j.brend@levinbrend.com Web site: www.levinbrend.com View his Divorce Magazine Profile ONLINE
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Certified Divorce Financial Analysts
UHY-US Chicago Bruce Richman 30 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Phone: (312) 416-4141 (direct) Fax: (312) 346-6500 Website: www.uhyadvisors-us.com/uhy/Default.aspx?tabid=640 e-mail: Bruce L. Richman or James Kazmier View their DivorceMagazine.com Online Profile.
Nancy R. Liebman, CDFA Liebman Associates, Inc. Phone: (847) 866-6000 Fax: (847) 866-6050 e-mail: nliebman@afgweb.com Web site: www.liebmanassoc.com View her Divorce Magazine online profile
Cathleen Belmonte Newman, CDFA F4 Financial Telephone: 847-634-2219 Facsimile: 847-821-8487 Website: www.f4financial.com e-mail: cathy@f4financial.com View her Divorce Magazine online profile
Marcia B. Kraus Divorce Financial Strategies Phone: 630-753-9895 Fax: 630-839-2749 e-mail: mbkraus@divorcefinances.com Website: www.divorcefinances.com View her Divorce Magazine online profile
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Collaborative Divorce
Jeffrey W. Brend Levin & Brend Phone: (312) 726-4440 e-mail: j.brend@levinbrend.com Website: www.levinbrend.com View his Divorce Magazine online profile
Law Offices of Sandra M. Rosenbloom Phone: (847) 441-1886 Fax: (847) 441-2967 e-mail: Sandra@rosenbloomlaw.com Website: www.rosenbloomlaw.com View her Divorce Magazine Profile ONLINE
Sandra Crawford, JD (312) 726-8766 e-mail: lawcrawford@sbcglobal.net Website: www.lawCrawford.com
Kevin H. Saville Janet E. Boyle & Associates 2 North La Salle Street, Chicago, IL 60602-3702 Phone: (312) 334-3176 e-mail: khs@janetboyle.com
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Counseling/Therapy
The Center for Divorce Recovery Rick Tivers, L.C.S.W., or Chet Mirman, Ph.D 633 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 260 Northbrook, IL 60062 Phone: (847) 412-0280 Fax: (847) 291-0576 Website: www.divorce-recovery.com e-mail: ctrdivorcerec@aol.com The Center for Divorce Recovery specializes in divorce-related emotional and relationship issues. Its experienced staff helps individuals and families develop tools to work through the difficult issues involved in divorce, and helps them break unhealthy relationship patterns. The group offers divorce mediation, seminars, and workshops, as well as individual and family therapy groups for children, adolescents, and adults. Offices are located in Chicago, Northbrook, Des Plaines, and Lake Bluff. Call for more information. View their Divorce Magazine online profile
Family Development Center Phone: (708) 461-7927 Contact: Paul McNulty The Family Development Center provides family, individual, and group counseling for those who have experienced or are experiencing divorce. The center also offers therapy and dynamic groups for children experiencing the pain of divorce. Children frequently feel a sense of shame, fear, loss and even despair when divorce hits, these feelings can be normalized when meeting with others experiencing the same loss. Play therapy is available for younger children. Christian counseling is also available.
The Marriage and Family Counseling Service Phone: (312) 603-1540 Contact: David Royko, Psy.D. A department of the Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division. There is no charge for MFCS services. Clients are seen by court order only. Judges are mandated by Court Rule to issue an order when parents are in dispute over their children. We mediate custody and visitation disputes, not property, financial, or support issues.
Next Step Counseling Referral Service Phone: (888) 332-2110 Website: www.counselingreferrals.com This service offers free, confidential referrals to licensed psychotherapists throughout Chicagoland.
Southwest Women Working Together Phone: (773) 737-2500 Contact: Jolene or Heather Website: www.swwt.org e-mail: swwt@megsinet.net A counseling program for women experiencing separation and divorce. Its capable and caring staff will be able to help you get back on your feet with dignity. Also provides counseling for domestic violence and sexual assault.
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Courses/Workshops
The Lilac Tree: Resources for Divorcing Women Support Groups for Divorcing Women Phone: (847) 328-0313 Contact: Carol Patinkin, MSW Website: www.thelilactree.org e-mail: info@thelilactree.org Are you currently going through divorce? Having support and friendship from other women going through divorce at the same time as you is vital and empowering. Please consider joining a Lilac Tree Support Group to help you with the emotions of divorce, share your experiences, meet other women, and make new friends.
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Debt Relief
Debt Consolidation Loans Information from Credit Source Online Website: www.creditsourceonline.com/debt-consolidation.html Credit Source Online provides the information that consumers need to make wise choices about their credit.
Online Credit Report Information from Credit Source Online Website: www.creditsourceonline.com/online-credit-reports.html Credit Source Online provides the information that consumers need to make wise choices about their credit.
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Divorce Ceremonies
Divorce, Healing Ceremonies Honor your life transition with a dignified and personalized Divorce Ceremony. Phone: (973) 746-1792 Contact: Charlotte Eulette, National Director e-mail: charlotte@celebrantusa.com The Celebrant Foundation assists you and your loved ones in creating customized ceremonies to honor life's milestones, with 400 Celebrants throughout North America who create and officiate at virtually every life-cycle event, including divorces, for individuals, couples, and families. These custom-designed ceremonies reflect people's needs, beliefs, and values. Visit their website for Divorce, Healing and Transition Ceremonies, sample ceremonies, ceremony scripts and press: www.celebrantusa.com/divorce.html
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Domestic Abuse
Chicago Abused Women Coalition P.O. Box 477916, Chicago, IL 60647 24-Hour Hotline: (773) 278-4566 Fax: (773) 278-2616 Website: www.cawc.org e-mail: cawcadmin@mindspring.com Non-profit organization dedicated to ending violence against women. Provides abused women and their children with safe refuge and support services.
Rainbow House P.O. Box 29019, Chicago, IL 60629 Business Phone: (312) 521-5501 24-Hour Crisis Line: (312) 762-6611 Offering a 24-hour emergency shelter, Rainbow House provides prevention and intervention services in both Spanish and English.
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Estate Planning
T. Paul S. Chawla The Chawla Group, Ltd. (630) 325-5557 e-mail: tchawla@chawlagroup.com Web: www.chawlagroup.com View their Divorce Magazine online profile
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Financial
Nicole Brucker The Sapient Solution Advisors, LLC 410 West Grand Avenue, Chicago IL, 60610 Tel.: 312-923-8700 ext 244 Fax: 312-645-5686 Email: Nicole.brucker@thesapientsolution.com Website: www.thesapientsolution.com VIEW HER Divorce Magazine online profile
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Moving Company
Free Moving Quote Are you divorcing? Do you need to move out? We offer free Moving Company quotes from licensed movers in your area. Compare prices, read reviews, moving service tips, Self Storage. Why not get a free quote today? No obligations. Web site: www.123movers.com
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Parents/Children
Fatherhood Educational Institute 19 South LaSalle, Suite 450, Chicago Phone: (312) 795-9060 Website: www.fatherhood-edu.org Committed to helping develop a world where indigent fathers are involved in the lives of their families and to help develop families that are a united, healthy, and vibrant entity.
Illinois Collaboration on Youth 200 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 400, Chicago 60601 Phone: (312) 704-1257 Fax: (312) 704-1265 Website: www.youthnetworkcouncil.org A statewide membership organization, advocates on behalf of young people and their families, and provides support for organizations and individuals that serve them within their communities. Provides information and education by means of seminars, forums, publications, and online communication to individuals and organizations that serve young people and their families at the local level.
Parents Without Partners Phone: (847) 817-5687 Website: www.geocities.com/heartland/lake/5504 e-mail: PwP_Chapter247@hotmail.com Parents without Partners (PWP) is an international, non-profit, educational organization of custodial and non-custodial parents: widowed, divorced, separated, or never married. Its objective is to provide understanding and mutual support to single parents, and help them deal with the problems of raising children in a one-parent household.
Rainbows Phone: (800) 266-3206 Website: www.rainbows.org e-mail: info@rainbows.org Rainbows offers training and curricula for establishing peer support groups for children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced loss due to divorce or death.
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Support Groups
Divorce and Annulment Support Family Ministries Office, Archdiocese of Chicago Phone: (312) 751-8353 Fax: (312) 751-3858 Website: www.FamilyMinistries.org e-mail: divorce@archchicago.org A variety of resources can be obtained by contacting the office or website. Small groups of peer support are offered in a variety of locations in Cook and Lake Counties. Each group sets its own meeting time and agenda. Open to both men and women, these groups offer coping sessions for the newly divorced, group discussions, and presentations by qualified speakers. In addition, a list of Annulment Support ministers is available for anyone seeking investigation as to the sacramental validity of their marriage. Help is available in filling out forms and responding to the Tribunal. Upon request, an information packet can be mailed to you.
The Willowcreek Community Church Phone: (847) 765-5000 ext. 1190 Contact: Mary Ulick This Christian church provides pre- and post-divorce groups. People of all faiths are welcome to join the groups.
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National (USA)
Divorce, Healing Ceremonies Honor your life transition with a dignified and personalized Divorce Ceremony. Phone: (973) 746-1792 Contact: Charlotte Eulette, National Director Website: www.celebrantusa.org e-mail: charlotte@celebrantusa.com The Celebrant Foundation of North America (U.S. & Canada) is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Our 400 Celebrants create and officiate at virtually every life-cycle event, including divorces, for individuals, couples, and families with a focus on custom-made ceremonies that genuinely reflect people's needs, beliefs, and values. Visit our website for Divorce, Healing and Transition Ceremonies, sample ceremonies, ceremony scripts and press: Divorce Ceremony Page: www.celebrantusa.com/divorce.html Choose a Celebrant near you: www.celebrantusa.com/map.html Press stories in the News: www.celebrantusa.com/pressroom.html
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) 112 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3061 Phone: (703) 838-9808 Fax: (703) 838-9805 Website: www.aamft.org e-mail: central@aamft.org The professional association for the field of marriage and family therapy, representing the professional interests of more than 23,000 therapists throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad.
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) 150 North Michigan Ave., Suite 2040, Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: (312) 263-6477 Fax: (312) 263-7682 Website: www.aaml.org e-mail: office@aaml.org A national organization of family law attorneys committed to the highest standards. Provides referrals to first-rate matrimonial lawyers in your area.
American Coalition for Fathers & Children (ACFC) Phone: (800) 978-DADS Contact: Susan Antomarchi Website: www.acfc.org ACFC's aim is to restore equal rights for those affected by divorce, family breakup, and childbirth out of wedlock.
American Psychological Association 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 Phone: (800) 964-2000 Website: www.apa.org A psychologist can help you cope with many of life's problems. The APA will use your zip code to locate and connect you with the referral system in your area.
Ariadne's Thread: Spa for the Soul: A Divorce Retreat for Women Phone: (512) 472-6857 Contact: Lynn Cox Website: www.ariadnesthread.com or www.aspaforthesoul.com A divorce can damage a woman's spirit more than her bank account or lifestyle. This retreat is designed to nourish the body and soul and to help women redefine themselves, their lives, and their world views. Participants are guided through healing processes and life-enhancing techniques.
Association for Conflict Resolution 1527 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 667-9700 Fax: (202) 265-1968 Website: www.acrnet.org e-mail: acr@acrnet.org A professional organization dedicated to enhancing the practice and public understanding of conflict resolution.
Beginning Experience Phone: (866) 610-8877 or (574) 283-0279 Website: www.beginningexperience.org e-mail: imc@beginningexperience.org Provides support and programs for separated, widowed, and divorced people and their children.
Center for Divorce Education 340 West State Street, Room 135C / Unit 8, Athens, OH 45701 Phone: (877) 874-1365 or (740) 597-2736 Fax: (740) 594-1724 Website: www.divorce-education.com e-mail: divorce@frognet.net A non-profit corporation created to educate the public, the court system, and law and policymakers about divorce-related issues, with a goal of minimizing the negative impact of divorce for families. Award-winning program "Children in the Middle" has been designated a "Model Program" for effectiveness.
Child Find of America Phone: (800) A-WAY-OUT or (914) 255-1848 Contact: Ray Tomaselli Website: www.childfindofamerica.org e-mail: childfindamerica@aol.com Mediation and support services to prevent and resolve parental abductions, discuss court issues, and search for runaway children.
Child Quest International Phone: (408) 287-4673 24-Hour Sighting Line: (888) 818-HOPE Contact: Marcia Slacke Website: www.childquest.org An organization devoted to the protection and recovery of missing children and at-risk adults as well as safety education.
Chopra Center at La Costa Resort and Spa Phone: (888) 424-6772 Website: www.chopra.com Offers workshops and programs to nurture body and soul, including: "Perfect Health", "Emotional Ecstasy","Reversal of Aging" and "The Shadow Process." Call for more information, including dates and pricing.
Depression and Bi-Polar Support Alliance (DBSA) 730 N. Franklin Street, Suite 501 Chicago, Illinois 60610-7204 Phone: (800) 826-3632 or (312) 642-0049 Website: www.DBSAlliance.org The mission of the DBSA is to improve the lives of people living with mood disorders.
Equality in Marriage Institute 250 West 57th Street, Suite 2404, New York, NY 10107 Phone: (212) 489-5590 Fax: (212) 489-5332 Website: www.equalityinmarriage.org Educates men and women on the importance of equality of marriage and divorce.
Ex-Pose (Ex-partners of Servicemen/Women for Equality) Phone: (703) 941-5844 Alternate phone: (703) 255-2917 (after-hours) Answers questions for divorcing military spouses. More services available for members.
The Financial Planning Association Phone: (800) 322-4237 or (404) 845-0011 Fax: (404) 845-3660 Website: www.fpanet.org The membership organization for the financial planning community. Offers services and resources to help the public understand the value of objective advice from a CFP professional.
The Grief Recovery Institute The "Grief Recovery Outreach Program" is a 12-week program, facilitated by grief-recovery specialists certified by The Grief Recovery Institute. The program helps willing participants complete the pain caused by death, divorce, and other losses. The "Grief Recovery Certification Program" expands professional skills in this area of human experience. Some programs are fee based, some are sponsored. Call (800) 334-7606 for information and referrals. All States -- Many Communities. Website: www.grief.net
Institute for Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (IDFA) 24901 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 710, Southfiled, MI 48075 Phone: (800) 875-1760 Fax: (248) 233-0199 Website: www.InstituteDFA.com The premier national organization dedicated to the certification, education, and promotion of the use of financial professionals in the divorce arena.
National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts 1111 Brickyard Road, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84106-5401 Phone: (801) 486-0600 Fax: (801) 486-7500 Website: www.nacva.com e-mail: nacva@nacva.com A global, professional association that supports the business-valuation and litigation-consulting disciplines within the CPA and professional communities.
National Center for Men Phone: (516) 942-2020 An advocacy group that addresses fathers' rights during and after divorce with a male-positive point of view. Offers telephone counseling since 1994 for both men and women.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Phone: (800) 843-5678 website www.missingkids.com A clearinghouse for information on child abduction and exploitation.
National Coalition for Family Justice Phone: (914) 591-5753 Fax: (914) 591-6981 Website www.ncfj.org e-mail: cfjmailbox@aol.com Provides information, counseling, and referrals for people involved in divorce or domestic-relations matters.
National Family Resiliency Center 2000 Century Plaza, Suite 121, Columbia, MD 21044 Phone: (410) 740-9553 Fax: (301) 596-1677 Website: www.divorceABC.com e-mail: info@divorceabc.com The National Family Resiliency Center offers pre-marital, reconciliation, mediation, separation, and divorce counseling and educational programs for adults. Children's programs include individual and group counseling, KidShare and TeenShare educational programs. Publications are available on the website for children, parents, judges, attorneys, mediators, and educators. Professional training offered nationally for judges, attorneys, mediators, and mental health professionals.
National Organization for Women Phone: (202) 628-8669 Website: www.now.org e-mail: now@now.org Works to promote equal rights for women; organizes crowds for protests against violence and other issues; advocates for the survivors of rape, sexual harassment, and sex discrimination; champions important new laws. Includes chapters by state across the U.S.
National Sleep Foundation 729 Fifteenth St. NW, Fourth Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005 Phone: (202) 347-3471 Website: www.sleepfoundation.org Call or check out their website to learn more about how to get a good night's sleep.
North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics Phone: (541) 893-6089 Fax: (541) 893-6089 *51 Contact: Krista Dennis Website: www.nacsdc.org e-mail: krista@nacsdc.org Addresses the religious, emotional, financial, and parenting issues relating to separation, divorce, and remarriage.
PAIRS (Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills) Phone: (888) PAIRS-4U Fax: (703) 476-6650 Website: www.pairs.com e-mail: ePAIRS@aol.com Provides a comprehensive system to enhance self-knowledge and to develop the ability to sustain healthy and happy relationships. Offers courses and workshops across North America.
Parents Without Partners Website: www.parentswithoutpartners.org Parents without Partners is an international, non-profit, educational organization of custodial and non-custodial parents: widowed, divorced, separated, or never married. Its objective is to provide understanding and mutual support to single parents, and help them deal with the problems of raising children in a one-parent household.
Rainbows Phone: (800) 266-3206 Website: www.rainbows.org e-mail: info@rainbows.org Peer support groups for children, adolescents, and adults who a divorce, death, or other painful transition in the family.
Retrouvaille International Phone: (800) 470-2230 Website: www.retrouvaille.org A program for couples in troubled marriages, separated individuals, and those who want their previous marriage to work again.
Stepfamily Foundation 333 West End Avenue New York, NY 10023 Phone: (212) 877-3244 or (800) SKY STEP Fax: (212) 362-7030 Contact: Jeannette Lofas, Ph.D., CSW Website: www.stepfamily.org e-mail: staff@stepfamily.org Counseling experts in divorce and remarriage with children for over 25 years. Offers telephone counseling worldwide.
Vanished Children's Alliance Phone: (800) VANISHED or (408) 296-1113 Website: www.vca.org e-mail: info@vca.org A non-profit organization dedicated to the location, recovery, and reunification of missing children, the VCA provides assistance in custody orders, parental (family) abductions, and runaway cases. Provides technical and location assistance to families whose children have been abducted by one parent.
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International
Beginning Experience Phone: (313) 965-5110 Provides support and programs for separated, widowed, and divorced people.
Child Quest International Phone: (408) 287-4673 24-Hour Sighting Line: (888) 818-4673 An organization devoted to the protection and recovery of missing children.
The Grief Recovery Institute Grief Recovery Outreach Program. A 12 week program, facilitated by Grief Recovery specialists, Certified by The Grief Recovery Institute. Helps willing participants complete the pain caused by death, divorce and other losses. Some programs are fee based, some are sponsored. Call 800-334-7606 for information and referrals. All States -- Many Communities.
National Sleep Foundation 729 Fifteenth St. NW, Fourth Floor Washington, D.C. 20005 Phone: (888) NSF-SLEEP website www.sleepfoundation.org Call or check out their website for information about local NSAW activities, or to learn more about how to get a good night's sleep.
North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics Phone: (541) 893-6089 Addresses the religious, emotional, financial, and parenting issues relating to separation, divorce, and remarriage.
Parents Without Partners Website: www.parentswithoutpartners.org Parents without Partners (PWP) is an international, non-profit, educational organization of custodial and non-custodial parents: widowed, divorced, separated, or never married. Its objective is to provide understanding and mutual support to single parents, and help them deal with the problems of raising children in a one-parent household.
Retrouvaille International Phone: (800) 470-2230 A program for couples in troubled marriages, separated individuals, and those who want their previous marriage to work again.
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