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1. Office of Family Life, Northern Virginia Diocese - sponsor of the Coping and Rebuilding Programs 
   
   http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/offices/family
   
   
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. Association for Children for Enforcement of Support (ACES)
   National. 400 affiliated groups. Founded 1984. Information and support for parents who have custody of their children and have difficulty-collecting child support payments. Location service on non-payers. Newsletter, information and referrals, assistance in starting local support groups.
   
   ACES c/o Geraldine Jensen
   2260 Upton Ave.
   Toledo, OH 43606
   
   Call: 1-800-738-ACES 2237 419-472-6609      FAX: 419-472-6295      
   Web site: http://www.childsupport-aces.org



4. 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
   
 
5. 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.info4parents.com also http://www.gocrc.com
   
 
6. 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
   
 
7. 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
   
 
8. 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
   
 
9. 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
   
 
10. National Association for Fathers
    National. Group founded in 1991 that has 50 affiliated groups. Provides mutual support and advocacy for fathers, second wives, grandparents or any paternal family member assert their lawful rights in divorce situations. Information and referrals, phone support, conferences, and literature. Dues $45/yr. Assistance in starting local groups.
    
    National Association for Fathers
    2995 Van Buren Blvd, Suite A-13124
    Riverside, CA 92503
    
    Phone: 1-800-HELP-DAD (recorded message) 909-776-9971     FAX: 909-780-4754
    
 
11. National Organization for Men
    National. 15 chapters. Founded 1983. Seeks equal rights for men, uniform national divorce, custody, property and visitation law. Educational seminars. Lawyer referral. Yearly dues and a quarterly newsletter.
    
    National Organization for Men
    11 Park Pl.
    New York, NY 10007-2801
    
    Phone: 212-686-6253 (answering machine) 212-766-4030
    
 
12. 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
    
 
13. 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
    
 
14. 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 $45/yr.
    
    New Beginnings, Inc.
    2711 Covered Wagon Way
    Olney, MD 20832
    
    Phone: 301-924-4101 Voice/FAX E-MAIL: NewBCarol@aol.com
    Web site: http://www.newbeginningsusa.org
    
    

15. 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/index.asp