Divorced Fathers Network: Advocates of Shared Parenting
Divorced Fathers Network
 
   Divorced Fathers Network Advocates of Shared Parenting

The men and women involved in the Divorced Fathers Network, a non profit 501(c)(3), support cooperative relationships between former spouses because research shows that co-parenting provides children with the best chance to be successful adults. The Divorced Fathers Network was started in 1988 by Steve Ashley, residing in Santa Cruz, California. Currently there are 7 chapters; Santa Cruz, Monterey County, San Francisco, Los Gatos, Benicia, East Bay/Alameda County, and Beverly Hills.

Local chapters sponsor free weekly co-parenting classes, individual mentoring for fathers,  recreational activities for families, and their friends. Fathers throughout the United States are studying Steve's book, Fathers are Forever: A Co-Parenting Guide for the 21st Century.

The booklet Starting a Divorced Fathers Network manual, also written by Steve Ashley is used to create new chapters. New Divorced Fathers Network groups are launched each year.  More than 1.5 million American children experience the divorce of their parents every year. Extensive research shows when both the mother and father remain involved in their children’s lives after divorce their children then have the best chance to succeed, in their education, work and relationships.
To read the first chapter click here
   Participants learn how to:
  • Create lifestyles that support co-parenting.
  • Choose effective mediators, counselors and attorney.
  • Negotiate fair custody agreements that benefit children.
  • To talk to a father email steve@divorcedfathers.org or call (831) 335-5855
  • Mailing Address: Divorced Fathers Network, PO Box 7132, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-7132
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