Illinois Court Approved Parenting Class Online
Fulfill your mandatory 4-hour Parent Education requirement for divorce or custody 100% online and get your instant certificate today.
Meets requirements for Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, and all major IL Counties
The Smart Way to Fulfill Your Court Mandate
Illinois gives you 60 days from your case management conference to finish this class. Don’t waste time on rigid Zoom schedules or in-person weekend classes when you can complete it online.
In-Person / Live Zoom Class
~$60+
Rigid weekend schedules
Missed work & childcare costs
Wait days for paperwork
Cadenza Online Course
$24.97
100% Online & Self-Paced
Log in and out anytime
Instant digital certificate
Get Court Compliant in 3 Simple Steps
Take the 4-Hour Class
Enroll today. The curriculum is completely online. Illinois Supreme Court Rule 924 requires you to spend a minimum of 4 hours engaging with the material. Complete it in one sitting or over a week.
Download Instant Certificate
Our course allows unlimited, no-fail review of the material. Once your 4 hours are complete, your official Rule 924 compliant Certificate of Completion generates instantly as a PDF.
e-File With Your Circuit Clerk
Download your certificate and upload it directly through the Illinois e-File system to submit it to your local Circuit Court. This fulfills your legal requirement so your judgment can proceed.
Tailored to Your Family’s Unique Needs
We offer four fully-approved variations of the Parent Education Course, designed to respect your cultural and personal background while meeting strict Illinois standards.
Standard
Our evidence-based clinical curriculum. Focuses heavily on shielding children from conflict, managing parallel parenting, and navigating Illinois allocation of parental responsibilities.
Select StandardFaith-Friendly
Integrates Christian principles of grace, forgiveness, and healing alongside the state-mandated clinical tools for stabilizing the family unit post-separation.
Select Faith-FriendlyInclusive
An affirming curriculum tailored for LGBTQ+ families. Addresses unique co-parenting dynamics, community resources, and non-traditional family structures in Illinois.
Select InclusiveEspañol
Nuestro curso de 4 horas completamente traducido al español. Cumple con todos los requisitos educativos de la Regla 924 de la Corte Suprema de Illinois.
Inscribirse (Español)Guaranteed Acceptance Across Illinois Judicial Circuits
Whether your case is in Cook County, DuPage, Lake, Will, or downstate, our curriculum is engineered to fulfill the Illinois Supreme Court Rule 924 Parent Education Program requirement.
Meet Kristen Franzen
Licensed Mental Health Counselor NCC License #1727660
When the court requires a psychological and educational intervention to stabilize your family, the credentials of your instructor matter. Kristen Franzen is a highly experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
Unlike generic, uncredentialed course affiliates, Kristen brings deep clinical expertise in family dynamics, childhood emotional development, and conflict resolution. She designed this curriculum to not only guarantee your court compliance in Illinois but to genuinely equip you with the practical tools needed to protect your children’s well-being during a difficult transition.
Illinois Parenting Class FAQs
Who exactly needs to take this course in Illinois?
Under Illinois law, completing an approved parent education program is mandatory for all parents with minor children involved in a dissolution of marriage (divorce). It is also required for unmarried parents who are asking the court for an initial ruling on the allocation of parental responsibilities or parenting time.
What is the deadline to complete the class?
Most Illinois counties require parents to complete the class within 60 days after the initial case management conference. If you fail to complete the course, the judge can impose sanctions against you, and they will likely refuse to finalize your divorce or parenting plan.
Do my ex-spouse and I have to take the class together?
No. In fact, Illinois courts heavily discourage this. Each parent must register for and complete the course individually. You do not need to use the same provider, and you certainly do not need to take it at the same time.
Is this accepted as an alternative to “Focus on Children” or “Children First”?
Yes. Programs like “Focus on Children” (Cook County) or “Children First” (Madison/Tazewell Counties) are just local brand names for the Rule 924 mandate. As long as you submit an official 4-hour completion certificate from an approved, clinically-backed program like Cadenza, your requirement is fulfilled.
Will the court accept a digital/printed PDF certificate?
Yes. Illinois circuit courts fully accept digital PDF certificates generated by our platform. You can easily upload your downloaded certificate directly into the Illinois e-File portal or present it to your attorney to submit on your behalf.
Fulfill Your Illinois Mandate Today
Join parents across the state who have navigated their legal requirements with ease through Cadenza Counseling. Only $24.97.
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Cadenza Counseling LLC
Parent Education & Family Stabilization Provider
