Florida Parent Education Class
Offered by Beacon of Hope for the Family
The following counties in Florida REQUIRE prior approval from the court to take the course online:
Brevard, DeSoto, Duval, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, and Seminole Counties.

Pasco and Pinellas Counties DO NOT accept online programs.

Click HERE for the in-person class.
Florida Family Court requires divorcing/separating couples with minor children to complete a DCF approved parenting class before finalizing their divorce. 

​*$43.95 for online, in-person class fees vary.

Florida DCF
​Approved Provider

Phil C. Thomas

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ABOUT ​THE IN PERSON CLASS
​Questions?
1-877-874-1365
Se Habla Español
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Phil C. Thomas, MS
Mr. Phil Thomas, a dynamic motivational speaker and educator, has been a Manager, academic advisor/counselor, instructor and trainer for more than 20 years. He holds degrees in marketing and managerial leadership from the University of South Florida and National-Louis University, respectively. Over the years, Mr. Thomas, a loving husband and father, has presented numerous workshops for thousands of parents who are divorced or separated; many of whom would ask, “Why did we not get this information before we were married?” He has recognized the need of large numbers of couples who are faced with the dilemma of pursuing unfulfilling and unsatisfying relationships, marriages, careers and/or lifestyles. His mission is to assist and motivate these couples to build healthy and lasting marriages. His professional passion motivates him to promote principles that are the Foundation for a Successful Marriage. Mr. Thomas has participated in many marital workshops and applies time-tested spiritual principles to develop the essential skills for a secure and satisfying marriage: God’s Foundation for a Successful Marriage Program/Workshop.

Thank you for taking the time to consider Beacon of Hope for the Family, Inc. as your service provider. We would love the opportunity to work with you.
Video Scenarios
Watch videos with common co-parenting problems and then see different responses that produce positive and negative results.
Guided Questions
After each video scenario, CIBO presents the user with guided questions to explore how each problem can be addressed, and to increase your understanding of the situation.
Reinforcing Quizzes
At the end of each chapter, you'll have the opportunity to reinforce what you've learned by taking a quiz. Quizzes help ensure that you'll be ready to handle situations in the future.
Skills Practice
You can spend time practicing and refining your skills in our Skills Practice section - meant to increase your confidence in the skills taught in CIBO.