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Online Parenting Classes in Florida Approved by Florida Courts.

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Court-Approved Parenting Classes. Accepted Statewide.

Approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families for the Parent Education & Family Stabilization Class • All 67 counties

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Whether court-ordered for divorce, paternity, or custody, or referred by a caseworker or judge, our Co-Parenting and Parenting Classes meet every court and agency requirement.

Florida's parenting class requirement at a glance

Florida's Parent Education and Family Stabilization Class is required under Florida Statute 61.21 for parents divorcing with minor children and in paternity cases involving parental responsibility. Our online class is approved statewide by the Florida Department of Children and Families.

  • Who takes it: both parents in a divorce with children under 18, and parents in paternity and custody-modification cases, unless the court orders otherwise.
  • Deadline: the petitioner within 45 days of filing, and the other parent within 45 days of being served or of the paternity determination.
  • Format: the statute authorizes online completion. Ours is self-paced, so you can start now and finish today or spread it out.
  • Approval: approved statewide by the Florida Department of Children and Families under Chapter 65C-32, in all 67 counties.
  • Certificate: issued the moment you finish, verifies online in seconds, and is filed with your clerk before the final judgment.

Of the more than 1,000,000 parents who have enrolled with Putting Kids First, an estimated 103,019 are Florida parents.

If a Florida court ordered you to complete the Parent Education and Family Stabilization Class, our class, approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families, meets FL Stat. § 61.21 in all 67 counties. Florida requires all parties in family cases with minor children and paternity actions involving parental responsibility to complete the Parent Education and Family Stabilization Class under FL Stat. § 61.21. Petitioners must complete the class within 45 days of filing, while other parties have 45 days from service or paternity determination. Proof of completion must be filed before the final judgment.

Our online class covers all eight mandatory components required by Florida Administrative Code Rule 65C-32.003, including the statutory "Divorce as Loss" topic, shared parenting, child development, communication strategies, domestic violence awareness, and Florida family law. The class is self-paced, available 24/7, and meets Florida's minimum standards per Rule 65C-32.004.

Both parents must complete the class separately unless ordered otherwise by the court. Florida statute explicitly authorizes online completion, and our class is approved statewide by the Florida Department of Children and Families. You'll receive an instant certificate with QR verification upon completion.

Florida's statute uses mandatory language requiring completion before final judgment, with narrow good cause exceptions available only through court order. The Department of Children and Families maintains strict approval standards for all providers under Chapter 65C-32 of the Florida Administrative Code.

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Both classes are approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families.

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Not sure which one you need?The Complete Bundle includes both classes.

Co-Parenting Class

Going through divorce or custody? You're in the right place.

$60

One-time payment

Meets the requirements for:

  • Divorce proceedings
  • Custody disputes
  • Parental rights cases
  • Custody modifications

Includes:

  • Approved statewide, and by the Florida Department of Children and Families.
  • Meets your time requirements
  • 24/7 Access. Self-Paced.
  • Every Lesson Narrated. Listen or Read.
  • Verifiable Certificate with Security Code
  • We Notify Your Attorney Upon Completion

Our Promise

Your requirement met. Your certificate delivered. Your time respected.

Parenting Class

Positive parenting skills for every age. Also meets CPS and court requirements.

$60

One-time payment

Meets the requirements for:

  • Child protective services cases (CPS)
  • Family reunification requirements
  • Adoption or foster care proceedings
  • Demonstrating parental fitness to the court

Includes:

  • Approved statewide, and by the Florida Department of Children and Families.
  • Meets your time requirements
  • 24/7 Access. Self-Paced.
  • Every Lesson Narrated. Listen or Read.
  • Verifiable Certificate with Security Code
  • We Notify Your Attorney Upon Completion

Our Promise

Your requirement met. Your certificate delivered. Your time respected.

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The Complete Bundle

Both Classes. One Price.

$80$120

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Includes both classes:

  • Co-Parenting Class + Parenting Class
  • Two Verifiable Certificates
  • We Notify Your Attorney Upon Completing Each Class
  • Meets Combined or Higher-Level Requirements

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As a Florida family law attorney, I recommend Putting Kids First to every client with a court-ordered parenting class requirement. The certificate is verifiable, courts accept it without question, and my clients complete the class on their own schedule while managing custody hearings and tight deadlines. For my divorce and custody clients, this is the program I trust.

Why Attorneys and Florida Courts Choose Our Online Parenting Classes

Recognized for Decades

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Instantly Verifiable Certificate

Your certificate is confirmed by the court online in seconds, with QR code and 24/7 verification.

Automatic Attorney Notification

When you complete the class, your attorney receives the certificate by email, without you lifting a finger.

Parents Trust. DCF Approves.

I was so nervous about getting this done in time, but I finished it over a weekend and I had the paper in hand before Monday. One less thing to stress about.

Sarah M.

Duval County, Florida

Honestly I thought it would just be a box to check but I learned a lot about keeping the kids out of the middle. They even looped my lawyer in for me.

David K.

Clay County, Florida

Did the whole thing on my phone after the kids went to bed. Easy to follow, and I could stop and pick it back up whenever I had a minute.

Jennifer L.

Hillsborough County, Florida

Approved in All 67 Counties

Alachua (Gainesville)Baker (Macclenny)Bay (Panama City)Bradford (Starke)Brevard (Titusville)Broward (Fort Lauderdale)Calhoun (Blountstown)Charlotte (Punta Gorda)Citrus (Inverness)Clay (Green Cove Springs)Collier (Naples)Columbia (Lake City)DeSoto (Arcadia)Dixie (Cross City)Duval (Jacksonville)Escambia (Pensacola)Flagler (Bunnell)Franklin (Apalachicola)Gadsden (Quincy)Gilchrist (Trenton)Glades (Moore Haven)Gulf (Port St. Joe)Hamilton (Jasper)Hardee (Wauchula)Hendry (LaBelle)Hernando (Brooksville)Highlands (Sebring)Hillsborough (Tampa)Holmes (Bonifay)Indian River (Vero Beach)Jackson (Marianna)Jefferson (Monticello)Lafayette (Mayo)Lake (Tavares)Lee (Fort Myers)Leon (Tallahassee)Levy (Bronson)Liberty (Bristol)MadisonManatee (Bradenton)Marion (Ocala)Martin (Stuart)Miami-Dade (Miami)Monroe (Key West)Nassau (Fernandina Beach)Okaloosa (Crestview)OkeechobeeOrange (Orlando)Osceola (Kissimmee)Palm Beach (West Palm Beach)Pasco (Dade City)Pinellas (Clearwater)Polk (Bartow)Putnam (Palatka)Santa Rosa (Milton)SarasotaSeminole (Sanford)Saint Johns (St. Augustine)Saint Lucie (Fort Pierce)Sumter (Bushnell)Suwannee (Live Oak)Taylor (Perry)Union (Lake Butler)Volusia (DeLand)Wakulla (Crawfordville)Walton (DeFuniak Springs)Washington (Chipley)

Frequently Asked Questions

Almost certainly yes. Florida courts, clerks, and attorneys use many names for the same statutory requirement: the Parent Education and Family Stabilization Class, parenting class, co-parenting class, divorce parenting class, parent education class, or family stabilization course. They all refer to the requirement under FL Stat. § 61.21, and our class is approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families to satisfy it in all 67 counties. If your order names a specific local program, our team can confirm your requirement before you enroll.
Yes. Our class covers all eight components required by Florida Administrative Code Rule 65C-32.003 and meets the statutory requirement under FL Stat. § 61.21, which is why it is approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families statewide. It is self-paced, your reading is verified lesson by lesson, and you can finish in one sitting or spread it out.
Yes. Florida statute explicitly authorizes completing the Parent Education and Family Stabilization Class by distance learning, and our online class is approved statewide by the Florida Department of Children and Families. Your certificate is issued the moment you finish and verifies online in seconds, so your county clerk can confirm it instantly.
Yes. If a Florida court ordered you to complete the Parent Education and Family Stabilization Class under FL Stat. § 61.21, our class is approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families in all 67 counties. The standard deadline is 45 days from filing the petition, and we issue your verifiable certificate instantly upon completion.
Yes. Florida law requires completion of a Parent Education and Family Stabilization Class under FL Stat. § 61.21, and providers are approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families. Our class is approved in all Florida counties.
Yes. Our class is entirely self-paced online and meets Florida's statutory requirements. You can start, pause, and resume anytime from any device, completing it in one sitting or breaking it into shorter sessions over multiple days.
Petitioners must complete the class within 45 days of filing their case. Other parties have 45 days from service of process in family cases, or 45 days after paternity acknowledgment or court orders regarding time-sharing. Proof of completion must be filed before your final judgment.

Read more: What happens if you don't take a court ordered parenting class?

Florida requires eight specific components including the "Divorce as Loss" topic, permanency of parental roles, developmental stages of childhood, communicating with children and the other parent, abuse awareness, Florida family law concepts, and parenting time strategies. These topics are mandated by Florida Administrative Code Rule 65C-32.003.

Read more: Co-parenting class vs parenting class: which one you need

Yes. Florida statute explicitly requires the Department of Children and Families to approve online providers, stating the department 'shall include on the list of accepted class providers...a minimum of one statewide accepted class to be provided through the Internet.' Our online class is fully authorized and approved statewide.
Yes, if your divorce involves minor children. Florida requires all parties in divorce cases with minor children to complete the Parent Education and Family Stabilization Class before the final judgment. Our class, approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families, satisfies the requirement online, with an instant certificate for your case file.
Yes, Florida statute requires 'all parties' to complete the class. However, you don't have to take it together. The law specifically states parties are not required to attend together, and courts may prohibit joint attendance in cases involving domestic violence.
Yes. Florida statute provides strong confidentiality protection, stating that 'information obtained or statements made by the parties at any educational session...shall not be considered in the adjudication of a pending or subsequent action' unless both parties agree in writing.