The following is a list of resources for divorcing families provided in a brochure called "Stepping Back From Divorce: Protecting Your Children During a Divorce," by Montana Family Court Services:
1) For a brochure on joint custody:
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. 329 W. Wilson St., Madison, WI, 53703. (608) 251-4001.
2) Listings of Marriage and Family Therapists nationwide. If your area does not have a chapter, call your state's psychological association:
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. 1133 15th St. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005. (202) 452-0109. http://www.aamft.org/
3) Assistance in locating a family mediator in your area:
Academy of family mediators. 5 Militia Drive. Lexington, MA 02173. (781) 674-2663. http://www.igc.apc.org/afm
4) Local chapters dealing with custody issues and divorce reform:
Children's Rights Council. 300 "Eye" Street NE, Suite 401, Washington, DC, 20002. (202) 547-6227. http://www.vix.com/crc
5) Referral service of social workers who provide family counseling and/or mediation:
National Association of Social Workers. 750 First Street NE, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20002. (202) 408-8600. http://www.socialworkers.org/
6) For a quarterly bulletin and booklet of educational resources for stepfamilies:
Stepfamily Association of America, Inc. 650 J. Street, Suite 205, Lincoln, NE, 68508. (800) 735-0329. http://www.stepfam.org/
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