Best Co-Parenting in Missouri — 13 resources

About Co-Parenting for Women

Co-parenting programs help separated and divorced mothers share custody constructively and document communication. Most states require court-ordered parent education (often called 'children first' or 'co-parenting' classes) before finalizing a divorce or custody order involving minor children — typically 4–6 hours, online or in person, costing 5–$75. Court-based mediation programs are often free or sliding-scale and certified through state mediation councils. Digital tools like OurFamilyWizard, Talking Parents, and 2Houses provide court-admissible message logs, shared calendars, and expense tracking that family judges increasingly require in high-conflict cases. This directory includes state-required classes, mediators, and co-parenting apps.

Co-Parenting in Missouri

Missouri circuit courts hear family matters through family court divisions in each of its 45 judicial circuits. The Family Support Division runs child support enforcement under DSS. Kansas City, Saint Louis, Springfield, and Columbia are the largest metros. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Legal Aid of Western Missouri, and the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence serve women.

13 Resources

1. Parents as Teachers National Center — Free

Founded in Missouri and headquartered at 2228 Ball Drive in St. Louis, Parents as Teachers trains home visitors who work directly with separating and divorcing families on parenting strategies, child development, and co-parent communication. Mothers in many Missouri school districts can enroll free. Call 314-432-4330 for the closest affiliate.

314-432-4330 · 2228 Ball Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. Children's Division — Parent Education — Free

DSS Children's Division at 205 Jefferson Street in Jefferson City coordinates statewide parenting and family-strengthening services, including court-mandated co-parenting education and supervised visitation referrals. Call 573-751-3171 to ask which approved provider serves your circuit and how to enroll for any required Missouri parenting class.

573-751-3171 · 205 Jefferson St, Jefferson City, MO 65101 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. St. Louis Family Court — Parenting Education

The 22nd Circuit Family Court at 10 N Tucker in downtown St. Louis requires divorcing parents to complete a court-approved parent-education program before final judgment. Fees run roughly

5-$55 with low-income waivers. Call 314-622-4309 to confirm current approved providers and registration windows.

314-622-4309 · 10 N Tucker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63101 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Missouri Children's Trust Fund — Free

MCTF, housed inside DSS at 205 Jefferson Street, funds local child-abuse-prevention programs across Missouri including parenting support, fatherhood engagement, and respite care. Mothers can search the grantee map for a program in their county. Call 573-751-5147 to ask which funded programs are accepting families now.

573-751-5147 · 205 Jefferson St, Jefferson City, MO 65101 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Family Forward — Parent Support — Free

Family Forward at 9378 Olive Boulevard in Olivette runs intensive in-home parenting, foster-care, and therapeutic services for St. Louis-area families navigating separation, reunification, or special-needs caregiving. Call 314-534-9350 weekday mornings; most programs require a referral from DSS or a local court.

314-534-9350 · 9378 Olive Blvd, Suite 325, St. Louis, MO 63132 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Our Family Wizard — Free

OFW is the co-parenting app many Missouri family-court judges order high-conflict parents to use. Mothers get a tamper-proof message log, expense ledger, shared calendar, and ToneMeter that flags hostile language before sending. Monthly subscription required; fee waivers are available in some Missouri circuits. Sign up at ourfamilywizard.com.

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7. TalkingParents — Free

Co-parenting platform whose verified message and call records are routinely admitted into Missouri family-court evidence. Free basic tier covers messaging and a calendar; paid tier adds recorded calls and a shared accountable-payment ledger. Sign up at talkingparents.com.

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8. AppClose — Free

Free co-parenting app with shared calendars, expense splitting, and integrated payments — a budget-friendly alternative for Missouri mothers whose case does not require a court-ordered OFW subscription. Available on iOS and Android with no premium tier required.

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9. 2houses — Free

Co-parenting platform with a strong shared medical-records feature — useful when a Missouri child has chronic conditions and both parents need real-time access to immunization records, allergies, and prescription lists across St. Louis and Kansas City pediatric systems. Free trial then subscription.

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10. Coparenter — Free

Co-parenting app distinguished by on-demand mediation — for a per-incident fee a licensed mediator joins the chat to resolve a disagreement in real time. Helpful for Missouri moms whose case does not have an assigned parenting coordinator and who need fast neutral input.

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11. Up to Parents — Free

Free, court-recommended online course that satisfies parent-education requirements in many Missouri circuits and refocuses both parents on their children's needs rather than their grievances. No login required; certificate downloads as a PDF you can hand the clerk.

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12. Cozi Family Organizer — Free

Free shared calendar, grocery list, and to-do tool that low-conflict Missouri co-parents use to coordinate kids' schedules across two households. Not court-admissible like OFW, but a clean lightweight option when both parents communicate respectfully.

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13. Custody X Change — Free

Subscription software that generates printable parenting-time calendars matching common Missouri schedules — alternating weeks, 2-2-3, and the every-other-weekend plus midweek visits typical in 16th Circuit (Jackson County) orders — plus parenting-plan language formatted to attach to a Missouri court filing.

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Frequently Asked

How many co-parenting resources are in Missouri?
Women's Corner tracks 13 co-parenting resources for women in Missouri.
Are co-parenting resources in Missouri free?
12 of the 13 listed co-parenting resources in Missouri are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Missouri have co-parenting resources?
Listings span cities including St. Louis, Jefferson City.
What are some examples of co-parenting resources in Missouri?
Featured entries include Parents as Teachers National Center, Children's Division — Parent Education, St. Louis Family Court — Parenting Education, Missouri Children's Trust Fund, Family Forward — Parent Support.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
5 of 13 Missouri co-parenting listings include phone numbers.
Is a parenting class required for divorce?
In most states, yes — a 4–6 hour court-approved co-parenting class (5–$75, often online) is required before any divorce or custody order involving minor children is finalized. Check your state court's approved provider list. The class is gender-neutral and focuses on protecting kids from conflict.
What's mediation and do I have to do it?
Mediation is a confidential negotiation with a neutral third party to agree on a parenting plan. Most states require at least one mediation session before contested custody hearings. It's faster, cheaper, and less traumatic than litigation. If there's domestic violence history, you can request to opt out or have separate-room mediation.
Which co-parenting app should I use?
OurFamilyWizard, Talking Parents, and 2Houses are accepted as evidence in court in most US jurisdictions. They provide tamper-proof message logs, shared calendars, expense tracking, and a tone-monitoring feature. If your ex is abusive or harassing, these apps create a documented record judges will read.
How do I co-parent with someone who was abusive?
Use parallel parenting instead of cooperative co-parenting — minimize contact, use a court-monitored app for all communication, exchange the child at a neutral location or police station, and stick strictly to the written parenting plan. Document everything. Many states allow supervised exchanges through Safe Exchange programs at no cost.