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Does the Family Court approve these courses?

Yes, California Parenting is listed as a Family Court Services Provider. Jessica Chavez has been working with the family court system since 2000, facilitating Supervised Visitations and supporting families and children since 1998. Her experience includes in-home visits, counseling, legal document assistance, resource coordination, parenting classes, and a range of other family support services. She holds degrees in Early Childhood Education and Paralegal Studies, which inform her comprehensive and compassionate approach.





Do you offer any number of hours for my Course?

Yes, you may select the number of hours or weeks you wish to complete and register accordingly; however, a minimum of six total hours is required. Each hour is equivalent to one week of credit.





How Much are the Courses?

Core Course Options

Online

Video

Interactive

In-Person
   6-week Parenting Fundamentals $65 $90 $180 $300
   10-week Co-Parenting Fundamentals $75 $150 $300 $500
   12-week Co-Parenting Essentials $85 $180 $360 $600
   12-week High-Conflict Co-Parenting Essentials $85 $180 $360 $600
   14-week High-Conflict Provisions $95 $210 $420 $750
   20-week Co-Parenting Provisions $200 $300 $600 $1,000
   52-week Co-Parenting Provisions $600 $780 $1,560 $2,600






What Will My Certificate Reflect—Hours or Weeks?

Your certificate will reflect the total number of weeks associated with your course, not the number of hours. Although each lesson is limited to one hour, the course duration is calculated by the number of weekly sessions. We also offer fast-track options, allowing students to complete lessons consecutively. However, each lesson is timed and must be completed in full before moving on. This ensures that credit is accurately awarded for each session.
| Note: The total number of study hours will also be indicated in fine print on your certificate. This clarifies that each weekly lesson is equivalent to one hour of study.






What is the difference between an online course and an in-person course?

We believe successful learning hinges on three key factors:
  1. Motivation, driven by personal interest;
  2. Capacity, shaped by individual learning style.; and
  3. Application, the ability to put knowledge into practice.
All three are essential to achieving meaningful outcomes. While most people benefit from a combination of seeing, hearing, and doing, this learning style test may help you discover your natural preferences and choose the course format that suits you best. For example, online courses generally require self-motivation and independence, ideal for auditory and visual learners who absorb information through listening, reading, and note-taking. By contrast, in-person courses are often better for kinesthetic (or tactile) learners who grasp content through physical activity, movement, and direct experience.





How can I tell if an online course is right for me?

If you're taking the course due to a court order, please follow the specific instructions in that order. Your attorney can also guide you based on your case’s needs.
Otherwise, before selecting a course format, consider your purpose for enrolling and how you learn most effectively. While many people undoubtedly benefit from a blend of seeing, hearing, and doing, taking this learning style test can help you identify your natural preferences—making it easier to choose the approach that fits you best.

For example, online courses generally require self-motivation and independence, ideal for auditory and visual learners who absorb information through listening, reading, and note-taking. By contrast, in-person courses are often better for kinesthetic (or tactile) learners who grasp content through physical activity, movement, and direct experience.
Different learning formats cater to unique styles heres a breakdown for your reference:
Understanding your learning style empowers you to select the format that brings out your best—and helps you stay motivated, capable, and ready to apply what you learn.





Do the Courses require a minimum number of hours of study?

Each session in the course includes a required time commitment to ensure thorough review of the material. While there is no set amount of study time needed to retain the content, lessons are timed to support consistent engagement and to qualify for weekly credit.





Can I finish the full 6-hour Course in 1 hour and receive a 6-week certificate?

No, you cannot complete a 6-week course in just one hour, as each lesson is timed and must be completed in full to receive credit.
However, if you have at least 6 uninterrupted hours available,you may be able to complete all six lessons in a single day.
Each lesson is designed to take approximately one hour, and completing them consecutively will result in a 6-week Certificate of Completion.





Do I have to complete each class in one session?

No. But you will have to complete it within 24-hours from when you begin because all lessons are considered "weekly" lessons and cater primarily to students who require weekly sessions and each class is a minimum of one hour, students must complete each lesson once they begin within a particular time frame (now 1-day).
You will be informed once you login how long each lesson is and how long you have to complete the lesson; we are moving the timeframe to complete each lesson to 24-hours, so each lesson will allow up to 24-hours to complete it once you start so it is recommended students do not begin each lesson until they have at least 1-hour to review the course content in full.





How are your courses structured?


Our parent education courses are available in multiple formats. The format you choose may depend on your Court Order, if applicable. If the order specifies a particular type of course, that format must be followed. If no format is designated, you may select the option that best suits your needs. If you’ve retained an attorney, they can advise you on which format is most appropriate Course for your situation.

Three Tier Course Structure
Our program is organized into three distinct tiers, each tailored to specific parenting needs: Each course is carefully structured to align with its tier’s focus. We regularly update our content and expand our offerings—so check back often or contact us if there's a topic you'd like to see included. Before enrolling, please review your Court Order or consult your attorney to ensure you select the appropriate course type. You may also take our Learning Style Assessment to help determine which format best fits your personal learning preferences.

Please click here to view the details of how our course is structured.





Do You Offer a High-Conflict Course That Does Not Include Domestic Violence?

No. The term “High-Conflict” inherently includes concerns related to domestic violence, which is why domestic violence content is a required component of our High-Conflict courses. However, you do have the option to customize your own High-Conflict course by selecting additional lessons from our abuse-related categories during checkout. This allows you to tailor the course to the specific needs of your case. High-Conflict Course Structure Current Available Abuse Topics include three lessons per topic (18 total lessons)
  1. Alcohol Abuse I, II, and III
  2. Anger Management I, II, and III
  3. Child Abuse I, II, and III
  4. Domestic Violence I, II, and III
  5. Mental Health I, II, and III
  6. Substance Abuse I, II, and III






I need a Co-Parenting Course but am unsure how many weeks?

All of our courses—except the 6-week Parenting Fundamentals Course—are considered Co-Parenting Courses, which begin at a minimum of 10 weeks in length.
Any course 10 weeks or longer qualifies as a Co-Parenting Course.
You may review the descriptions of our **10-week, 12-week, or 14-week Core Courses** to determine which best fits your needs.

Customizing Your Course Duration is easy with our additional lesson options! If you require anywhere from 11 to 52 weeks of Co-Parenting instruction, you can start with one of our Core Courses and add supplemental lessons during checkout to meet your required total. Example: If the court recommends a 16-week Co-Parenting Course that addresses age-appropriate parenting, and you have one toddler and one adolescent, we suggest:





How can I create my own course?

Core Courses
Course Online Video Interactive In-Person
   6-week Parenting Fundamentals $65 $90 $180 $300
   10-week Co-Parenting Fundamentals $75 $150 $300 $500
   12-week Co-Parenting Essentials $85 $180 $360 $600
   12-week High-Conflict Co-Parenting Essentials $85 $180 $360 $600
   14-week High-Conflict Provisions $95 $210 $420 $750
   20-week Co-Parenting Provisions $200 $300 $600 $1,000
   52-week Co-Parenting Provisions $600 $780 $1,560 $2,600


Lesson Topic 1st Lesson 1st & 2nd Lesson 1st, 2nd & 3rd Lesson
Alcohol Abuse I $20.00 $40.00 $60.00
Anger Management I $20.00 $40.00 $60.00
Child Abuse I $20.00 $40.00 $60.00
Domestic Violence I $20.00 $40.00 $60.00
Mental Health I $20.00 $40.00 $60.00
Substance Abuse I $20.00 $40.00 $60.00
Newborn Care I $20.00 $40.00 $60.00
Infant Maintenance I $20.00 $40.00 $60.00
Toddler Management I $20.00 $40.00 $60.00
School-age Children I $20.00 $40.00 $60.00
Promoting Preschoolers I $20.00 $40.00 $60.00
Adolescence I $20.00 $40.00 $60.00
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) I $20.00 $40.00 $60.00
Autism I $20.00 $40.00 $60.00

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