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Focus on Kids (FOK)         


Articles of General Interest

bullet Are You Spoiling Your Child?
bullet Children’s Adjustment to Divorce and Dads
bullet Children's Bill of Rights
bullet Cohabitation Has Down Side
bullet Dealing With Divorce
bullet Forgiveness
bullet Getting a Divorce? Why You Should not Just Fight It Out:  By Mimi E. Lyster Author, "Child Custody: Building Parenting Agreements That Work"
bullet Impact of Father Absence
bullet Incarcerated Parents' Linkages
bullet Journal of the Missouri Bar:  Articles relevant to FOK Facilitators and Participants
bullet Late Work Hours Can Shake Marital Stability
bullet Overcoming Barriers to Co-Parenting
bullet Psychological and Emotional Aspects of Divorce By Kathleen O'Connell Corcoran, Ph.D.
bullet Role of a Divorced Father
bullet Roman Catholic Marriage Annulments
bullet Teen Issues with Parents Present Pre-Divorce
bullet Things to Think About When Preparing a Parenting Plan
bullet Turn Down the Volume When it Comes to Divorce: By Barbara Kahn Stark
bullet What Parents Can Do to Help Children with Divorce: By Kathleen O'Connell Corcoran, Ph.D.

Articles of Interest for Professionals

bullet Children of Divorce Moral and Spiritual Experience
bullet Journal Summaries by Art Schneider
bullet Journal Abstracts Reviewed by Nina Chen

Books & Videos

bullet Books for Children and Parents During and After Divorce
bullet Using Books to Help Children During the Divorce Process
bullet Why Use Books With Children During The Divorce Process?
bullet FOK Facilitator Guide for Kramer versus Kramer
bullet FOK Parent Guide for Kramer versus Kramer
bullet FOK Facilitator guide for Mrs. Doubtfire
bullet FOK Parent Guide for Mrs. Doubtfire

Domestic Violence

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Missouri Adult Abuse Act

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Missouri Categories of Assaults in Domestic Violence

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Missouri Domestic Violence Relief Available Through Protection Orders

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Personalized Safety Plan (What is Needed When Separating from Abuser)

Guidesheets/Information Sheets for Parents from Extension Sources Throughout the United States (still under construction but has several listed)

English Publications Spanish Publications
bullet The Effects of Divorce on Children
bullet Focus on Families: Divorce and Adults
bullet Tips for Parents
bullet Evaluation Forms
bullet Divorcio y Adultos
bullet Información para los Padres
bullet Ayudando a los Niños a Entender el Divorcio
bullet Evaluation Forms

HEED Study

bullet Did You Purchase or Borrow any Books on Divorce for Yourself or Your Child(ren) before Tonight?  (Narrative)
bullet Did You Purchase or Borrow any Books on Divorce for Yourself or Your Child(ren) before Tonight?  (Table)

Mediation Topics

bullet Mediator Analysis
bullet Mediator Map by Circuits
bullet Mediate.com--- Articles, information and discussions to increase your knowledge about mediation and conflict resolution.  Below are articles that should be of interest to professionals and parents. 
bullet Parenting After Marriages End: How Mediation Can Help Shape a Plan By John W. Reiman, Ph.D., Practitioner Member, Academy of Family Mediators

Power Point Presentations & Overhead

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Power Point Presentations & Overhead
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2008 FOK (English)   |  2008 FOK (English/Spanish)

bullet 2000 FOK (Power Point Presentation)
bullet 2000 FOK  (English/Spanish) (PowerPoint Presentation)
bullet 2000 FOK  (Power Point for Transparencies)
bullet Power Point Presentation on Children's Reactions to Divorce (Developed by Nina Chen, Ph.D.)
bullet Questions About Divorce (Developed by Jinny Hopp)
bullet 1998 - 1999 FOK Slide Show (PowerPoint Presentation)
bullet 1998 - 1999 FOK  (English/Spanish)  (PowerPoint Presentation)
bullet Boone County FOK Focus Group Slide Show (PowerPoint Presentation)

FOK Web Resources

bullet Missouri Bar Family Law Resource Guides
bullet Domestic Violence and the Law:  A Practical Guide for Survivors
bullet Marriage
bullet Divorce
bullet Juveniles and the Law
bullet Child Support in Missouri
bullet You Are Still Parents

 

Missouri Marriage and Divorce Statistics
bullet 1996 Missouri Marriages and Divorces (By County)
bullet 1997 Missouri Marriages and Divorces (By County)
bullet 1998 Missouri Marriages and Divorces (By County)
bullet 1999 Missouri Marriages and Divorces (By County)
bullet 2000 Missouri Marriages and Divorces (By County)
bullet 1996-1998 Missouri Marriages and Divorces By Country (Three-Year Average)
bullet 1997-1999 Missouri Marriages and Divorces By Country (Three-Year Average)
bullet 1998-2000 Missouri Marriages and Divorces By Country (Three-Year Average)
bullet Child Support Schedule for State of Missouri - In Missouri, child support is based on the gross monthly income of both parents. For example, if the combined monthly gross income of both parents was $5000, the amount designated for support of three children would be $1370. If the one parent made 60% ($3000) of the $5000 monthly and was non-custodial, that parent would pay 60% of the $1370 ($822) and the custodial parent with income of $2000 would be responsible for the $588 (40%) of the monthly support.  Click here to download as an Excel file.

Missouri Wide Resources

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Focus on Kids Master Schedule

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Parenting Plan Linkage

bullet Missouri Families--Divorce
bullet Missouri Families Home Page
bullet Missouri Statutory Basis for Programs Such as FOK
bullet Missouri Revised Statutes 452 Concerning Dissolution of Marriage, Divorce, Alimony and Separate Maintenance
bullet Listing of Missouri Circuit Courts (and counties) with Links
bullet Missouri Chapters Parents Without Partners

Outside Missouri Information

bullet Divorcing Parent Education Programs in Adjoining States
bullet Cooperative Extension Links For All States
  

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