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Parenting Through Separation


IT IS ESSENTIAL TO BOOK FOR THIS PROGRAMME - Please phone 06 355 1655 or

0800 432 6459 to register.


Parenting Through Separation is a free 4 hour information programme to help families through separation. The content includes: how separation affects children, talking with children during separation, and talking with former partners about arrangements for the children. At the end of the programme you will receive a certificate as proof of attendance. Certificates are valid for 2 years.


The earlier in your separation you can get to a programme, the better for you and your children. Remember, you can go to a programme even if you are just thinking of separating. Even when people have been separated for some time, many still learn things that help to make things better for their children.


Parentline runs the programme in two 2 hour sessions from 6.30pm - 8.30 pm.


You will not be placed in a programme with your former partner.


The programme is for adults only, not children, but may include other family members  such as grandparents.


Parentline's Dates for 2024

call 06 3551655 or 0800 4FAMILY to register

Term 2

  • Monday 7th May & Tuesday 8th May - 6.30pm - 8.30pm
  • Monday 17th June & Thursday 20th May - 6.30pm - 8.30pm


Where: Parentline Manawatu, Hancock Community House, Level 2, 77-85 King Street, Palmerston North.


Methodist Social Services' Dates for 2024,  Call 06 350 0307 to register

* Saturday 20th April - 9am-1pm

* Saturday 27th April - 9am-1pm

* Saturday 18th May - 9am-1pm

* Saturday 26th May - 9am-1pm

* Saturday 8th June - 9am-1pm

* Saturday 22nd June - 9am-1pm


Barnardos, Weekday or Zoom Sessions - 9.30am - 2.00pm                                  Call 06 952 8553 to register

Palmerston North

* Tuesday 7th May (Zoom Meeting)

* Tuesday 21st May (Face to Face)

* Tuesday 18th June  (Face to Face)


Please call Andrea 06 952 8553 to find out availability of Whanganui and Levin programmes.


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