Family Resolutions

Family Resolutions is a program for families who are having difficulties dealing with separation or divorce. The program provides individual, marital, group and family counseling. It is funded by the Children's Services Tax of Manatee County. Eligibility requirements are:

• client must reside in Manatee County
• there must be a child under the age of 18 living in the home
• the primary issue is separation or divorce or family dissolution

Counseling groups for elementary school age children are held at various elementary schools throughout the county based on need and request from the school guidance counselor.

The program is supervised by a licensed mental health counselor and has been in existence for nearly 11 years. It serves approximately 100 families per year. Referral sources include schools, community agencies, attorneys, and the Safe Children's Coalition. There is no cost for receiving services. Referrals may be made by the client directly or by the referring source.

To refer clients for services call (941) 708-5897.

To access additional sources of information, we provide the following links:

Divorce Central

U. S. Department of Health & Human Services