Parents or families in dispute over parenting plans need support.
The Maricopa Superior Court of Arizona, in partnership with the National Center for State Courts (NCSC), introduces the Families in Transition (FIT) Parenting Course. This 1.5-hour online course is not merely another parenting program. It is specifically designed as part of an early case management approach to address the needs of families experiencing high levels of conflict during transitions like divorce or separation. Developed with funding from the State Justice Institute and supported by research conducted by Arizona State University, FIT leverages an internationally acclaimed film and evidence-based interactive exercises to focus on effective childhood development and communication strategies.
July 2024 Update: NCSC is looking to identify courts who want to pilot FIT as part of a case management strategy for cases involving conflict. For more information, contact FIT@ncsc.org.
View the course trailer below.
If you are ordered to take FIT by a court, follow these simple steps to register, take the course, and print out a certificate or download a PDF-certificate.
Go to https://fit.courtlms.org/.
🔑Register and Confirm Your Email Address:
- Click on "Get this course".
- After you sign up, we will send you an email to make sure your email address is correct.
- Find that email, and click the link in it to activate your account.
- Then, you're ready to start the FIT Course.
🔑Return to the Course:
- If you need to leave the Course and come back later, just sign in again using your email and password.
📄Get Your Certificate:
- After you finish the Course, FIT will offer your the option to print the certificate. You can print it out or save it as a PDF.
- If you need another copy of your certificate later, it's easy! Log in, hover your mouse over your name at the top, and select "My Certification". From there, you can print or download your certificate to show the court.
Recommended Browser: For the best experience with this Course, we recommend using Google Chrome.
Need More Help? If you have any other questions, please contact the court that referred you to the FIT course.
Related resources:
- Sample Order to the FIT Course
- Pilot Study Results Fact Sheet
- Pilot Study Report
- Best Practices in Parenting Education and the Introduction of the "Families in Transition" Course (PowerPoint Slides)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- "Can Online Parent Education Meet the Needs of the Courts and Improve the Well-being of Children? The Critical Roles of Goal, Program, and Evidence Alignment"