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Joint Parenting Sessions (Mediation) and Neutral Exchanges | Kids First Law Center

Sister Mary Lawrence Community Center, 420 6th Street SE, Suite 160, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Eligibility
Parents who live separately and have minor children (ages 0-17) together
Required documents
None
(319) 365-5437
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Main Phone

Application process
Fees
None
Service area
Linn County, IA

Provides help with parenting after a separation or divorce, offering joint parenting sessions at no cost to any Iowa parents. Sessions are designed to help parents find common ground, reduce conflict, improve communication and design a communication plan, resolve parenting disputes, craft parenting plans. Offers a unique child-centered approach helps keep kids out of the middle and helps parents make progress. Kids First serves as a neutral exchange location for parents who need help exchanging their children peacefully. Provides a child-friendly environment that ensures a smooth transition for children from one parent to the other without the parents meeting. Kids First also coaches parents so they can work toward having conflict-free exchanges on their own. Exchanges are free.

Date of Last Formal Update
07/02/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
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Providing organization
Kids First Law Center

Provides representation services to children whose parents are involved in divorce and custody conflicts in Linn and Johnson counties.