Child-Centered Co-Parenting Mediation

At Family Consulting and Coaching, we believe every child deserves the stability of a nurturing and cooperative parenting environment—regardless of their family’s structure. Our Child-Centered Parent Mediation Program was developed as a culturally responsive and trauma-informed service to support families navigating the complexities of separation, parenting time, and communication challenges.

Rooted in our core values of healing, dignity, and child well-being, this program offers families the opportunity to engage in a structured, voluntary, and confidential process where both parents can come together to build agreements that prioritize their child’s developmental, emotional, and relational needs.

 We are committed to support families in designing intentional parenting plans that are developmentally appropriate, culturally attuned, and emotionally supportive for the child.

 We recognize that co-parenting after separation can bring forth many emotions and challenges, especially when there is unresolved trauma or ongoing conflict. Our mediators are trained to hold space for healing, offering a respectful, neutral environment where both parents can be heard and move forward with clarity and compassion. 

Through the program, parents will:

• Explore parenting time in ways that maintain meaningful relationships with both parents.
• Develop a parenting plan that reflects the child’s current needs and future growth.
• Build healthier communication patterns to reduce stress and increase cooperation.
• Learn regulation and repair strategies to model emotional wellness for their children.

Mediation is led by a neutral and trauma-informed professional who facilitates dialogue—not decisions. Parents maintain full control of their agreements. The mediator’s role is to support reflection, reduce reactivity, and encourage creative, sustainable solutions rooted in mutual understanding.

This program is not about who is right or wrong—it’s about co-creating a future that supports the child’s emotional safety, healthy attachment, and positive identity development.

 This program is open to parents—biological, adoptive, or guardians—who are separated, in transition, or navigating shared parenting while living apart. While our focus is parenting time and co-parenting dynamics, we can support related topics such as transitions, school routines, and support networks. 

 Our goal is to reduce barriers to support. We offer a sliding scale fee for sessions, and in partnership with other agencies and grant opportunities, we strive to subsidize the first session(s) when possible. Please contact us to learn about current offerings or if financial assistance is needed. 

At Family Consulting and Coaching, our work goes beyond mediation—we walk alongside families on their journey toward healing, understanding, and reconnection. Guided by the belief that every child deserves a nurturing environment where they feel seen, safe, and supported, we help caregivers rebuild systems of care that honor both individuality and unity.

Our vision is to create spaces where families—no matter their structure—can communicate with compassion, resolve with respect, and grow in resilience. Even in times of separation or change, we remain committed to protecting the heart of the child and strengthening the village that surrounds them.