Subject: APPLICATIONS: Custody Evaluator & Parenting Coordinator |
From: "Grandfathering Period" <pacehq@gmail.com> |
Date: 5/4/11, 19:11 |
To: barriticus@gmail.com |
Reply-To: pacehq@gmail.com |
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IMPORTANT! THERE IS A "GRANDFATHERING PERIOD" NOW IN EFFECT FOR THESE CREDENTIALS: There are also ASSOCIATE credentials for these titles above. See "CRITERIA" below. During the Grandfathering Period, "Application Processing Fees" have been reduced by 50% and the PACE “Fast-Track” Application is in use. |
THE SITE YOU
ARE VISITING IS FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ![]() SEEKING CREDENTIALING INFORMATION |
If you are a LICENSED ATTORNEY ![]() CLICK HERE FOR THE ATTORNEY CERTIFICATION SITE |
Since 1991 PACE has been recognized as a
national mental health professional organization. PACE registers qualified
mental health professionals for inclusion in the These individuals hold the following credentials: |
![]() Nationally Registered Parenting
Coordinator™ (NRPC)
What is a Parenting Coordinator? The use of Parenting Coordinators is a relatively new intervention to manage high-conflict custody cases. Parents retain and compensate a clinician to arbitrate ongoing child-related disputes either by private agreement or by Court Order. That clinician then becomes the Parenting Coordinator. What does the Parenting Coordinator do? The Parenting Coordinator works directly with the parents to help them communicate more effectively and avoid conflicts about child-related issues. Parents who are constantly in court about child-related issues (such as a holiday visitation schedule or the sharing of information about a child’s academic or medical developments) might benefit from opinions and guidance to help make communication more effective. In addition, the parenting coordinator mediates issues, and when the parents are unable to agree, the parenting coordinator is often given the power to arbitrate what the result should be. Ultimately, the court has the final say over child custody and visitation issues, but a Parenting Coordinator can drastically reduce the need to go to court and therefore reduce conflict for the children in families involved in such disputes. Members will have two documents to verify their
certification. One is a license-sized certificate (8" X 5") with special
built-in security characteristics and the other is a full-sized
certificate for your office. They both contain all of the relevant
information and attest to the fact that the named recipient "has satisfied
the requirements for education, training, and experience, contained in
PACE’S Criteria for inclusion in the Additionally, court personnel and prospective clients will be invited to visit a new website, being developed as both a registry and also to enhance the credibility and stature of the Nationally Registered Parenting Coordinator™(NRPC). |
![]() Nationally Certified Custody
Evaluator™ (NCCE)
PACE, as a recognized professional organization, certifies qualified custody evaluators to practice the mental health specialty of Custody Evaluator at the independent practice level. They will hold the credential of Nationally Certified Custody Evaluator™ (NCCE). Members will have two documents to verify their certification. One is a license-sized certificate (8” X 5”) with special built-in security characteristics and the other is a full-sized certificate for your office. They both contain all of the relevant information and attest to the fact that the named recipient "has satisfied the requirements for education, training, and experience, contained in PACE’S Criteria for Practice at the Independent Practice Level and is therefore recognized as a Nationally Certified Custody Evaluator." Additionally, court personnel and prospective clients will be invited to visit a new website, being developed as both a Registry and also to enhance the credibility and stature of the Nationally Certified Custody Evaluator™ (NCCE). |
There is a Question & Answer Section at the bottom of this site |
There is a
“37-Minute Fill-In and Send Application”
near the bottom of this site.
PACE'S A. Doctoral or Masters Degree (or equivalent) in a mental health specialty from a university/college that is regionally accredited; and B. Only ONE of the following three choices (B-1 or B-2 or B-3) is required:
C-1. If applying for Nationally Certified Custody
Evaluator™(NCCE) C-2. If applying for Nationally Registered Parenting
Coordinator™(NRPC) D. Two names (with contact information) of colleagues (mental health professionals, attorneys, judges, etc.) who we can contact to validate the information that you have submitted on your application. The "Associate" category is for qualified mental health professionals who have not as yet completed C-1 or C-2 of the Criteria listed above. As soon as the individual can attest to the fact that C-1 or C-2 has been completed their status is changed automatically to the full registration and new certificates are issued. The PACE Executive Operating Committee has been authorized to use a degree of flexibility in the handling of certain special situations that may arise during the application process without compromising the integrity of PACE’S Current Criteria. |
FEES Nationally Registered Parenting Coordinator™ (NRPC) One-time application processing
fee: Annual Registration Fee: $129 Total with this Application: $298 (One-time application processing fee of $169 and first Annual Registration Fee of $129.) This covers ALL fees until your next Annual Registration Fee of $129 is due twelve months after your Approval Date. NOTE: If an applicant is NOT accepted for registration ALL fees will be promptly returned. Nationally Certified Custody Evaluator™ ™
(NCCE) One-time application processing fee:
Annual Registration Fee: $129 Total with this Application: $298 (One-time application processing fee of $169 and first Annual Registration Fee of $129.) This covers ALL fees until your next Annual Registration Fee of $129 is due twelve months after your Approval Date. NOTE: If an applicant is NOT accepted for registration ALL fees will be promptly returned. BOTH CREDENTIALS AT THE SAME TIME: Total with this Application: $495 NOTE: If an applicant is NOT accepted for registration ALL fees will be promptly returned. |
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“Fill-in & Send” Thirty-Seven (37) Minute APPLICATION |
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As of today
, we are operating on a
TEN DAY TURN-AROUND SCHEDULE* Your Certificates should be in the mail to *This is based on our ACTUAL turn-around |
![]() The Final Word…
I talk to mental health professionals every day---social workers, counselors, psychologists, therapists, etc. Here are some of their questions---and my answers. What does it cost? What do I get? How long does this process take? Questions? Call Howard at 800-633-PACE (7223) or email me at staff@pace411.com Regards, Howard/PACE ADMINISTRATOR |
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“Fill-in & Send” Thirty-Seven (37) Minute APPLICATION |
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Section 1: Specific
Questions About Parenting Coordination and Section 2: Frequently Asked Credentialing Questions |
SECTION 1 1. What is a Parenting Coordinator (PC)? A Parenting Coordinator (PC) is a trained mental health or legal professional with experience working with high conflict separated parents. The coordinator assists parents to implement their parenting plan and make the necessary changes needed to establish a collaborative parenting partnership. The Parenting Coordinator facilitates resolution of disputes, educates parents about children’s needs, monitors parental behavior and, with prior approval of the parties and/or the court, makes temporary decisions within the scope of the court order or appointment contract. 2. What is the purpose of Parenting Coordination? The overall emphasis is to offer children the opportunity to grow in a home environment free from the devastating stress of being caught in the middle of parental conflict. Parenting Coordination combines assessment, education, case management, conflict management and sometimes decision-making functions to help high-conflict parents who have demonstrated an inability or unwillingness to make parenting decisions on their own or comply with parenting agreements and court orders. The family’s progress is monitored to ensure that parents are fulfilling their obligations to their child while complying with the recommendations of the court. The process is intended to assist parents establish and maintain a healthy co-parenting relationship by reducing parental conflict and the risk factors that influence a child’s post-divorce adjustment. 3. How is a Parenting Coordinator (PC) assigned to a case? The Parenting Coordinator is usually appointed by the Court with the consent of the parents. Parents may also volunteer to utilize the services of a PC. 4. Can a Parenting Coordinator make recommendations and temporary decisions for the parents? Parenting Coordinators can make recommendations and decisions for parents within the scope of the appointment order. The Parenting Coordinator’s authority is delineated in the court order or by the consent of the parents. 5. What kinds of issues does a Parenting Coordinator address? If specified in the court order, a Parenting Coordinator may have authority to resolve the following types of issues: Minor changes or clarification of parenting time schedules including vacation, holidays, and temporary variations from the existing parenting plan. Transitions or exchanges of the children including date, time, place, means of transportation and/or transporter. Health care management including medical, dental, orthodontic and vision care child-rearing issues. Psychotherapy or other mental health care including substance abuse assessment or counseling for the children. (To be done by a third-party) Psychological testing or other assessment. (To be done by a third-party) School choice issues Extracurricular activity disputes Religious observances and education Communication between the parents about the children Clothing, equipment and personal possessions of the children Haircuts, tattoos, ear and body piercing issues Role of and contact with significant others and extended families Parenting classes for either or both parents Any other issues as agreed by the parents and included in the court order or stipulation appointing the parenting coordinator 6. Can Parenting Coordinators make decisions that would change legal custody and physical custody from one parent to the other or in other ways, substantially change the parenting plan? No, this is beyond the scope of the Parenting Coordinator’s role. 7. Can a Parenting Coordinator serve in more than one role? No, a Parenting Coordinator should not be appointed, or accept a Parenting Coordinator appointment, if they have been involved in a case as a guardian ad litem, custody evaluator, therapist, or one parent’s attorney. 8. Does the Parenting Coordinator perform the same function as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL)? No, a GAL is a party to the case, serves as the child’s legal representative, and may make recommendations to the court that are in the child’s best interests. The PC is not a party to the case, does not represent either parent or any of the children. The PC attempts to facilitate resolution of issues for the entire family, and if necessary, makes decisions as authorized by court order. The GAL appointment ends when the case is disposed of in Court. The Parenting Coordinator’s role is on-going, within the scope of the particular court order or stipulation. 9. Do Parenting Coordinators offer legal advice? No, offering legal advice is outside the scope of the Parenting Coordinator’s role. 10. How are Parenting Coordinators paid? The court order or stipulation usually indicates the allocation of fees paid to the PC. More often than not, fees associated with the parenting coordination process are divided between the parties, taking into consideration the relative incomes of the parties, and giving the Parenting Coordinator authority to reassess allocation of fees depending on the circumstances. The Parenting Coordinator usually explains and discusses with the parents fees, costs and method of payment, in writing and prior to beginning the parenting coordinator process. 11. What happens if the parents disagree with a recommendation or temporary decision made by a Parenting Coordinator? The method parents may use to voice their objections to a parenting coordinator’s recommendations are generally outlined in the court order or agreement. In some jurisdictions, a party may file an objection to any recommendation or decision made by a Parenting Coordinator within fifteen days after the recommendation of the PC. Responses may be filed within fifteen days after an objection is served. The Court follows its customary procedures, which may include a review of the objections and responses, and schedules the matter for a hearing de novo or enter other appropriate orders. However, the protocol used by jurisdictions vary. SECTION 2 (1) Does the national certification or registration mean that I can practice in any state in the country? It means that you have met criteria formulated by experts that represent the national standard for extra qualifications in the field designated. It’s always a good idea to find out if you can practice in a specific state by contacting the licensing bureau in that state. Many times you’ll find that no specific practice regulations are in force and that a simple courtesy letter from you is all that is needed. (2) What is the PACE Credentialing Center? The PACE Credentialing Center is a department within PACE responsible for the management of PACE. This department is responsible for the National Register of Custody Evaluators and Parenting Coordinators, Continuing Education Approval Program, and the Verifications Program. (3) How many credentials does PACE offer? PACE offers two credentials: Nationally Certified Custody Evaluator (NCCE), Nationally Registered Parenting Coordinator (NRPC). (4) How long has PACE offered these credentials? PACE has been offering credentials to mental health professionals for over 20 years). The credentialing of Licensed Attorneys as Nationally Registered Parenting Coordinators began on June 1, 2010. (5) Are the PACE credentials the same as a state license? PACE credentials provide recognition to those who have met national standards for higher levels of education, experience and knowledge, and are not a substitute for licenses that may be required by a state in which you plan to offer your services. A state license is issued to regulate the practice of mental health services and protect the public. A state license is issued by and useful only in the jurisdiction where the holder plans to practice. A PACE credential signifies that the holder has met the higher standards developed nationally in addition to having experience and working with certain populations. A specific state may have additional or different licensing requirements. To find out about a state’s licensing requirements contact the licensing board in that state. (6) How do I get my name in the National Register for Custody Evaluators and Parenting Coordinators? Once you are approved for the NCCE and/or NRPC credential you will automatically be added to the Register. There is no extra charge for this service. (7) What are the benefits of having a PACE credential? Holders of PACE credentials and are recognized as meeting established national standards for their specialty and adhere to the PACE Code of Ethics. Holders have specialized knowledge, proven work experience, demonstrated competence, and adhere to ethical practice. (8) I’m an attorney, how do I apply for a PACE credential? You can download the application for attorneys at www.PaceForAttorneys.com (9) How long does it take to obtain a PACE credential? Application processing is usually completed within 10 days from the date that we receive the application. (10) Is there a renewal process? Yes. Your credentialing is renewed on a yearly basis. Renewal packets are sent prior to the expiration of your credential. (11) Are continuing education (CE) credits required for to renew the PACE credentials? Six hours of continuing education are required for the renewal of each PACE credential. (12) Can I use the continuing education hours I submit for my state license to renew my PACE credential? Yes, as long as the content of the program is linked (taking a broad view) to the primary areas of the credential. We are always happy to approve CE credits in advance. Contact staff@pace411.com (13) Approval Guidelines:
(14) What is the PACE Continuing Education (CE) Approval Program? The PACE CE Approval Program approves relevant educational opportunities provided by numerous organizations. |
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“Fill-in & Send” Thirty-Seven (37) Minute APPLICATION |
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73 Valley Drive, Furlong, PA 18925
(800)
633-PACE (7223) FAX (215) 794-3386 staff@pace411.com
QUESTIONS? 800-633-PACE (7223) or staff@pace411.com