Useful Links

1. Office of Marriage, Family, and Respect Life, Diocese of Arlington - sponsor of the Coping and Rebuilding Programs 
   https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/marriageandfamily/
2. Rebuilding Program
   National. On-line resource for the book followed in Rebuilding, and information about seminars nationwide
   
   Web site: http://www.rebuilding.org
   
   
3. The Beginning Experience
   International. 140 teams and founded 1974. Support programs for divorced, widowed and separated adults and their children enabling them to work through the grief of a lost marriage.
   
   The Beginning Experience
   Int'l Ministry Ctr.
   1657 Commerce Dr.
   South Bend, IN 46628
   
   Call : 574-283-0279 866-610-8877      FAX: 574-283-0287       E-MAIL: imc@beginningexperience.org
   Web site: http://www.beginningexperience.org
   
4. Children's Rights Council 
   International. Chapters in 32 states, Japan, Africa, and England. Founded 1985.
   Concerned parents provide education and advocacy for reform of the legal system regarding child custody. Offers help access with visitation, mediation, custody and support groups. Newsletter, information and referrals, directory of parenting organizations, neutral drop-off and pick-up sites for children and supervised visitation in various states, catalog of resources, conferences, group development guidelines.
   
   CRC
   c/o David L. Levy, Pres.
   6200 Editors Park Drive
   Hyattsville, MD 20782
   
   Phone: 301-559-3120      FAX: 301-559-2124        E-MAIL: crcdc@erols.com
   Web site: http://www.crckids.org/
   
5. CODAS (Children of Divorce And Separation)
   National. 50 states in service area. Founded 1980. Purpose is to provide consultation in areas of child custody, visitation, and child support. Initial custody, joint custody, modification, interstate custody and guardianship services.
   
   CODAS
   c/o Dr. Ken Lewis
   P.O. Box 202
   Glenside, PA 19038
   
   Phone: 215-576-0177      FAX: 215-576-9411           E-MAIL: DrKenLewis@snip.com

 http://www.linkedin.com/pub/codas-children-of-divorce-and-separation/37/9a6/9a7 

1. DivorceCare
   International 8000 affiliated groups. Founded 1993. Network of support groups to help people recover from separation or divorce. Information and referrals, support group meetings, literature. Assistance in starting new groups.
   
   Divorce Care
   220 S. White
   P.O. Box 1739
   Wake Forest, NC 27587
   
   Phone: 1-800-489-7778 FAX: 919-562-2114                E-MAIL: info@divorcecare.org
   Web site: http://www.divorcecare.org
   
2. Ex-Pose (Ex-Partners of Servicemen/women for Equality)
   National network. Founded 1981. Lobbies for changes in military divorce laws. Disseminates information concerning military divorce. Lawyer referral. Quarterly newsletter. Publishes "Guide for Military Separation and Divorce." Membership dues $15.
   
   EX-POSE
   P.O. Box 11191
   Alexandria, VA 22312
   
   Phone: 703-941-5844 (day)           FAX: 703-212-6951                E-MAIL: ex-pose@juno.com
   Web site: http://www.ex-pose.org
   
3. Grandparents Rights Organization 
   National. Founded 1984. Advocates and educates on behalf of grandparent-grandchild relationships primarily with respect to grandparent visits. Assists in the formation of local support groups dealing with the denial of grandparent visitation by custodial parent or guardian. Newsletter, information and referrals, conferences. Donations $40/yr.
   
   Grandparents Rights Org.
   100 W. Long Lake Rd., Suite 250
   Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
   
   Phone: 248-646-7191 (day)             FAX: 248-646-9722              E-MAIL: RSVlaw@aol.com
   Web site: http://www.grandparentsrights.org
   
4. North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics
   International. 3000+ groups. Founded 1974. Religious, educational and emotional aspects of separation, divorce, remarriage and widowhood are addressed through self-help groups, conferences and training programs. Families of all faiths are welcome. Group development guidelines. Newsletter. Membership dues $30 (includes newsletter, discounts and resources).
   
   NACSDC
   P.O. Box 360
   Richland, OR 97870
   
   Phone: 541-893-6089            FAX: 541-893-6089 (access 51)        E-MAIL: nacsdc@pinetel.com
   Web site: http://www.nacsdc.org
   
5. RAINBOWS
   International. 8300 affiliated groups. Founded 1983. Establishes peer support groups in churches, schools or social agencies for children and adults who are grieving a death, divorce or other painful transition in their family. Groups are led by trained adults. Online newsletter, information and referrals.
   
   RAINBOWS
   2100 Golf Rd., Suite 370
   Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-4231
   
   Phone: 1-800-266-3206 847-952-1770     FAX: 847-952-1774 E-MAIL: info@rainbows.org
   Web site: http://www.rainbows.org
   
6. New Beginnings, Inc.
   One group in Washington, DC area that was founded 1979. Self-help group for separated and divorced men and women in the DC Metro area. Discussion meetings, speakers, social events, workshops. Newsletter. Assistance available for starting groups. Dues $59/yr ($99/two yrs).
   
   New Beginnings, Inc.
   2711 Covered Wagon Way
   Olney, MD 20832
   
   Phone: 301-924-4101 Voice/FAX E-MAIL: NewBCarol@verizon.net
   Web site: http://www.newbeginningsusa.org
   
   
7. The Women's Center
   The Women's Center is a counseling, education and information resource that provides psychological, career, financial and legal services to women and families regardless of ability to pay.
   
   In Northern Virginia
   The Women's Center
   133 Park Street, NE
   Vienna Virginia 22180
   Phone: 703-281-2657 Fax: 703-242-1454
   
   In Washington DC
   The Women's Center
   1101 15th Street, NW
   Suite 202
   Washington, DC 20005
   Phone: 202-293-4580 Fax: 202-293-4583
   
   Web site: http://www.thewomenscenter.org
8. The Catholic Single Again Council of Baltimore, MD
   The Catholic Single Again Council of Baltimore, MD  ( C. S. A. C. ) is an affiliate of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.  It functions as an advocate for the needs of the separated, divorced, and widowed Catholic men and women in the surrounding area.
   
   Web site: http://www.CatholicSingleAgainCouncilofBaltimore.com
9. Friendly Visitor Program.    In the City of Alexandria, Senior Services of Alexandria has a
   "friendly visitor" program that arranges volunteers to visit the
   elderly.   Website:   http://www.seniorservicesalex.org/programs/friendly-visitor/
10. Health Care Sharing Ministry.   Website:  http://www.healthcaresharing.org/hcsm/
11. Christians Are Networking (CAN)    Helps with resumes and job searches.   Meets Thursday nights at the St. Martin de Porres Senior Center.    http://www.ccda.net/programs_jobs.php
12. Divorced Catholic Support Programs
    http://divorcedcatholic.com/
    
13. The Catholic's Divorce Survival Guide
    http://www.catholicsdivorce.com
    
14. Divorce Preparation Checklist      www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/divorce-preparation-checklist-and-pre-filing-to-do-list
15. 5 tips to avoid a long, expensive divorce  www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/the-five-essential-tips-for-avoiding-an-ugly-divorce