Approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families
Sarasota County Circuit Court (12th Judicial Circuit)
Statute: FL Stat. § 61.21
THE ORIGINAL · SINCE 1993
Online Parenting Classes in Sarasota County Approved by Florida Courts.
The name attorneys recommend, and courts know.
Court-Approved Parenting Classes. Accepted Statewide.
Approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families, statewide.
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SECURITY-CODED APPROVED CERTIFICATES
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.
If a Sarasota County judge ordered a parenting class in your divorce, custody, or paternity case, you can complete the requirement without rearranging your life. Our class is approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families and by the 12th Judicial Circuit Court in Sarasota, the same circuit that covers Manatee and DeSoto counties.
Florida law (FL Stat. § 61.21) requires the petitioner to complete the Parent Education and Family Stabilization Class within 45 days of filing; other parties have 45 days from service of process. The certificate must be filed before the final judgment, and the Sarasota County clerk accepts ours as proof of completion.
Everything is online and self-paced, at your own pace from start to finish on any phone, tablet, or computer. The moment you finish the class, your certificate is emailed instantly with a QR verification code, and your attorney is notified.
Sarasota County is one of 67; our statewide page on the Florida parenting class for divorce shows how the requirement reads wherever your case is filed.
Sarasota County parents have enrolled with Putting Kids First for decades, and the certificate is the one Sarasota County courts know. Statewide coverage is on our Florida page.
Looking for Florida-wide information? See our full Florida parenting class page →
Approved in all 67 Florida counties.
In Sarasota? See the Sarasota page for local details.
Sarasota County Online Parenting Classes in Three Steps. Your Pace.
Finish tonight or take the time you need. Your requirement met.
1
Enroll
Immediate access. No appointments. No waiting.
2
Complete the Class
Self-paced. Start, pause, and continue whenever you want, on any device.
3
Your Court-Approved Certificate, the Moment You Finish
Download it instantly and it arrives in your email. Your attorney is notified for you.
Choose Your Class. Meet Your Requirement.
Both classes are approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families and by Sarasota County Circuit Court (12th Judicial Circuit).
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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
- Any Time. Self-Paced.
- Every Lesson Narrated. Listen or Read.
- Court-Approved Certificate, Instantly
- 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
- Any Time. Self-Paced.
- Every Lesson Narrated. Listen or Read.
- Court-Approved Certificate, Instantly
- We Notify Your Attorney Upon Completion
Our Promise
Your requirement met. Your certificate delivered. Your time respected.
⭐ Best Value
The Complete Bundle
Both Classes. One Price.
$80$120
Save $40
Includes both classes:
- Co-Parenting Class + Parenting Class
- Two Court-Approved Certificates
- We Notify Your Attorney Upon Completing Each Class
- Meets Combined or Higher-Level Requirements
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info@puttingkidsfirst.orgProfessional Endorsement
“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 Sarasota County Courts Choose Our Online Parenting Classes
On File With Courts for Decades
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The Most Trusted Certificate in the Industry
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Automatic Attorney Notification
When you complete the class, your attorney receives the certificate by email, without you lifting a finger.
Parents Trust. DCF Approves.
“My attorney recommended this class for my custody case. The certificate reached his office the same day, and the court approved it without issue.”
Robert M.
Harris County, Texas
“I had 30 days to meet the judge's requirement. I completed it on my phone between shifts. A week later, my attorney filed the certificate without a problem.”
Lisa F.
Fulton County, Georgia
“The judge ordered a co-parenting class and I didn't know where to start. I finished it over a weekend. The court approved it and my attorney received the certificate automatically.”
Michael T.
Duval County, Florida
Sarasota County FAQs
Yes. Our class is DCF-approved for the 12th Judicial Circuit Court under FL Stat. § 61.21. The Sarasota County clerk's office accepts our certificate as proof of completion.
Instantly. The moment you finish the class, your certificate is generated with a QR verification code and emailed to you. It also stays in your dashboard, so a replacement copy is one click away.
Florida statute requires all parties in the case to complete it, but you take it separately. Each parent registers on their own, finishes on their own schedule, and receives an individual certificate. Courts may order separate attendance in cases involving domestic violence.
Every certificate carries a unique QR code and verification link. The judge or the Sarasota County clerk can scan it and confirm your completion details in seconds, which is exactly why courts trust it.
From FL Stat. § 61.21. Petitioners have 45 days from filing and other parties 45 days from service to complete the class. At your own pace, most Sarasota County parents finish well before the cutoff and file through the clerk or the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
Each enrollment produces one certificate for one case. If you are handling two family cases, plan on one enrollment per case. Re-enroll for the second and its certificate is emailed the moment you complete the class.