What is “Partners in Parenting”?
Partners in Parenting is a four-hour educational program designed to help parents focus on the needs of their children during and after divorce and separation.
Topics Include:
- Effects of divorce on children
- How children react to divorce
- What children need to do to adjust
- How parents can help
- Co-parenting
- Dealing with conflict without involving children
- New family structures
- When children are at risk
- How to get help
The class is open to anyone interested, including people already divorced or thinking about separation, extended family members and friends. This class is not meant to serve as counseling, therapy, or ministry. Many parents who have taken the class recommend attending the class as early as possible in the separation or divorce process.
As required by Superior Court for Chelan County and recommended by Douglas County Superior Court
For more information, contact: WSU Chelan County Extension (509) 667-6540.
Cost and Registration
The cost is $40 per person. (You may ask for a court order reducing or waiving the class fee. If you already have a signed order waiving the Clerk’s filing fee, the class is free.) There is a $20 re-registration fee if you miss your registered class.
Pre-registration and advance payment is required. Payment will not be accepted at the class.
Class Will be held:
Chelan County Administration Building – Enter building from Douglas Street
400 Douglas St
Wenatchee, Washington
(Building is 400 Washington Street and 400 Douglas Street. Enter on street level at 400 Douglas St)
| English Class | Class Times |
|---|---|
| January 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| February 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| March 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| April 18, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| May 16 , 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| June 13, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| July 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| August 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| September 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| October 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| November 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| December 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Horario de classes | Tiempo de clases |
|---|---|
| Febrero 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Abril 18, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Junio 13, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Agosto15, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Octubre 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Diciembre 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
- Online Registration: The link will take you to the Chelan County Website in order to register for the class
- Complete the online registration form.
- Wait 10 minutes then call (509) 667-6380 to pay by debit or with credit card. If your fees have been waived, you must still call to register for the class.
Class fee per person:
$40 (You may ask for a court order reducing or waiving the class fee. If you already have a signed order waiving the Clerk’s filing fee, the class is free. There is a $20 re-registration fee if you miss your registered class.)
Session begins on time! Please arrive 15 to 30 minutes early to sign in so you will receive credit for your attendance. Full attendance is required to comply with the Court’s mandate. And credit will NOT be given for those who arrive late and/or leave early.
Child Care Not Provided: Please make your own childcare arrangements. Children will not be allowed to attend the class.
Security: Security of participants is of primary concern. You will not be admitted to class if you are carrying a weapon or are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. You will be asked to leave class if you exhibit behavior that is disruptive or threatening to class member or staff.
Program Sponsor: This program is conducted by Washington State University Chelan/Douglas County Extension, is a licensed provider for the Partners in Parenting program. All of the instructors are trained Families First Parenting facilitators.