Since 1975, NACSDC has been responsible for creating a network of support for families experiencing separation and divorce. Through its Central Office, conferences, member groups, leadership training, resources, and liaisons with church and civic organizations, NACSDC has substantially improved the entire family's experience of divorce by addressing the religious, emotional, financial, and parenting issues relative to separation, divorce, and remarriage.

Parents Without Partners is an international, nonprofit organization devoted to the welfare of single parents and their children.

PAIRS programs provide a comprehensive system to enhance self-knowledge and to develop the ability to sustain pleasurable intimate relationships. PAIRS acts to bridge therapy, marital enrichment, and marriage and family development.

Life Teen is an international Catholic movement that serves the Church by providing resources and faith experiences that help lead teens closer to Christ. This is accomplished through a vibrant Eucharistic spirituality and by creating widespread opportunities for teens to grow in their faith.

Other Support Services: Local (in Maryland)

Pastoral Counseling Services of Maryland is a not-for-profit, community-based organization dedicating to strengthening emotional and spiritual health by providing counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents, as well as specialized services of Addictions Counseling, Marriage Preparation and other Educational programs.

Lighthouse is a youth services bureau that provides crisis intervention services and counseling for children, youth and their families. Offices are located at 60 Mellor Avenue in Catonsville, Maryland. For more information, call (410) 788-5483.

Friends of Mercy (F.O.M.) of Baltimore is a support group which helps people adjust to the crisis of being separated, divorced, or widowed -- "single again." On an ongoing basis, FOM provides activities which include monthly meetings with professional speakers, a biweekly discussion group, an 8-week adult support group program (called "Together We Can Make It"), and various social and spiritual activities.

An affiliate of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, CSAC sponsors various enrichment and leadership programs in the Baltimore area.

Changing Focus provides education and support for separated or divorced adults and those who have lost their spouse by death. They also offer help for those who wish to develop better relationship and communication skills. Locations are in Central Maryland.

Kidsake is an 8-week, support group program for children of divorce, ages 6-12. Sessions are led by a licensed clinical social worker and held at Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church, 6200 North Charles Street in Baltimore. For more information, call (410) 377-7232.