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Home " Preserving Family Ties When Parents Choose to Separate" The Toby Center staff believes in both parent and child centered services. As famous child psychiatrist Dr. Karl Menninger stated in the 1930's, "What a child sees at home, they will do to society." We believe that adult and parent behavior are what teaches values to children, and that a happy child requires a happy, contented parent. Our approach is holistic in method and we are dedicated to creating a safe and comforting environment for all who use our services.

New Course Offering: Rebuilding Yourself

Are you single, separated, divorced, widowed? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Are you unhappy with your partner choices?

The Rebuilding Yourself course will teach you about yourself. Meet new friends. Grow. Join us for a free introductory class, Monday January 16th, from 6:30 until 8 pm. Refreshments will be served.

To pre-register, please call 561-509-6112.

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Happy New Year! Thanks to all who joined us at The Toby Center on Sunday, December 25 for our special Parents' Holiday Celebration!! A wonderful time was had by all. We were blessed to have many new volunteers join us, and we have many new things planned for the new year. Best wishes for a safe and joyous 2012 and beyond!

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About Us

Mission Statement The Toby Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides a unique package of services - all on sliding scale - to preserve family ties when parents choose to separate.™ The Center offers couples, single and separated parents and children a comfortable, safe environment for relationship rebuilding, family mediation, supervised visitation, support groups, parenting education and workshops. The Center is a uniquely holistic model addressing the individual's emotional, psychological and physical needs to maximize personal growth through personal change.VisionThe Toby Center seeks to bring our mission nationally through regional Centers, affiliates and partnerships.HistoryThe Toby Center for Family Transitions™ was founded in Florida in 2008 as an affiliate of the national Children's Rights Council (CRC) in Washington, DC (www.crckids.org). Originally incorporated in 2000 by Yale University School of Law as the Children's Rights Council of Connecticut, Inc., the Toby Center has become the registered trademark for the CRC of Connecticut. The Center honors its namesake, Toby Roseman, who learned to value family while growing up during the Great Depression and WWII. As a mother, Mrs. Roseman advocated the rights of women and people of color to choose their own destiny. She was the third oldest sibling in a family of seven children. As a teenager during WWII, she worked after school at Remington Rand Typewriter and United Aircraft to build aircraft fighter engines. Toby's philosophy embraces her love for family and the fundamental principle coined by the national Children's Rights Council in 1985 that: "The BEST Parent is BOTH Parents." ™

Services

The Toby Center services are family friendly. We utilize environments which nurture, support and give comfort to parents and children. The Center assists single, separated, divorced and never-married parents with court ordered services including:Family Court Mediation The Toby Center provides court mandated family mediation and specializes in shared parenting plans when parents are in high conflict. The Center staff focuses on positive parent interactions during divorce to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children involved. Center mediators are trained and certified by the State of Florida.Individual and Couples Coaching/CounselingCoaching available to help individuals navigate the divorce process or to build upon their spousal or childrens relationships. Couples coaching available to strengthen interpersonal relationships. Clients may choose coaching or therapeutic interventions.Supervised Visitation Toby Center Child Access Services offer parents and children a safe, neutral and comfortable location for child transfer and supervised access/visitation. Our trained monitors are respectful, compassionate and vigilant. Always ensuring your child's safety and wellbeing are our priority. Center staff help with family reunification and help reconnect children and families through support and facilitation by trained professionals. (Click on the link to the right for more information) Custody and Psychological Evaluations Center therapists provide mindful and thorough evaluations required when parents navigate the often painful and highly conflicted process of determining child custody and co-parenting. Individual counseling is also available.Financial Guidance Financial coaching to help with personal and family budgeting, financial goals and related concerns. Support GroupsWomens Support Group, Mens Support Group, Educational Workshops and more!

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All services are offered on a sliding scale!

Events

Monday, January 16 - Rebuilding Yourself“Rebuilding Yourself, an 11 week course! Are you single, separated, divorced, widowed? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Are you unhappy with your partner choices? This course will teach you about yourself. Meet new friends. Grow. Free Introductory Class, Monday January 16th – 6:30-8pm Refreshments. To pre-register, please call 561-509-6112. Sunday, December 25 - Holiday Retreat Holiday Retreat for separated and divorced parents with and without their children at the Toby Center in Boynton Beach.The Toby Center lounge - small but caring - will provide a comforting, festive atmosphere with music, refreshments,support and children's games, 11am-6pm. Center volunteers will be on hand to welcome, meet and greet those who are without a place to be for Christmas and Hannukah. Friday, Oct 28, Family Harvest FestivalCelebrate the Toby Center's First Anniversary by coming to the First Family Harvest Festival! October 28! Games! Face Painting! Pumpkin Painting! Food! Silent Auction! Live Music By Keeny Mondo!Donate for Silent Auction! Volunteer to set up!Thursday, October 13, Interfaith Clergy Breakfast, Boulevard Rehabilitation Center, 2839 S. Seacrest, Boca Raton, Fl 8:30-9:30am"Preserving Family Ties When Parents Choose to Separate"Monday, Oct 10, NASW of Northern Palm Beach County, FL"Mediation: Talking the Mystery out of Conflict Resolution" Barry University School of Social Work, 9123 Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FLJuly 7th, 2011 PBSC BUSINESS WRITING STUDENTS FIELD REAL LIFE FOR THE TOBY CENTERAs their final project for their Business Writing class in the Bachelor of Science Information Management, Business Supervision and Management, Public Safety, and Health Administration programs at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth, students researched and wrote a business plan for The Toby Center. The presentation took place at The Boynton Womens Club in Boynton Beach, Fl.July 9th, 2011 ROCK CONCERT FUNDRAISER!Pineapple Groove 19 NE 3rd Ave Delray Beach, FL Are you ready to rock for a great cause? Saturday night July 9th, City of Treason and special guests Needless to Say and illStruck host an evening of monster hard rock at Pineapple Groove in Delray Beach, with the proceeds from the door going to The Toby Center of Boynton Beach! The Toby Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing help and resources to children of divorced or abusive parents. Three killer bands performing for a great cause at the best venue in Palm Beach, all for a $5 ticket at the door? This is a no-brainer people...so bring it! And to up the ante, we're also going to be raffling off an electric guitar signed by all the bands, with the proceeds from the raffle also going to the fundraiser. Mark the date and get ready to bang your head for a great cause!

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Family Harvest Festival- The Toby Center Celebrated our First Anniversary on October 28 with Games, Face Painting, Wonderful Food, live music by Kenny Mondo and a special performance by the dance troupe from Dreyfoos School of the Arts! Special thanks to all who made the evening a resounding success!!

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News

Center opened to help families going through divorce...

Toby Center Celebrates Its Sixth Awareness Day...

The Toby Center Ribbon Cutting Cermony

Boynton group helps families deal with the divorce process...

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Toby Center Approach to Healing Parents When they Separate.

Thanks to all who made the Concert for the Kids a Resounding Success!

Boynton center caters to families going through divorce...

The Toby Center Approach to Healing Parents When They Separate

Staff Dr. Mark Roseman Executive Director and Founder"I believe with all my heart that wounds can heal, hearts can reopen, and that we can all learn from each other. You are invited to be a part of The Toby Center."
Michele ConreurPublic Relations Director"I am proud to be a part of helping families to keep their focus on the children in the midst of difficulties. I believe that as parents we have the responsibility to set a good example and to let the kids be kids. It's our blessing and our responsibility to help them learn and grow through our example during difficult times."

Patti Owens

Managing Director

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Theadora "Toby" RosemanInspiration for The Toby Center

Supporters The Toby Center is a not for profit 501 c3 organization and we couldn't do it without the help of our volunteers and the generous support of the local community.We are extremely grateful to Faith Farm Ministries, a fellow non-profit organization, for donating much of our office furniture. The Faith Farm Thrift Store is the primary means of support for Faith Farm Ministries' free 9-month residential treatment program. Please consider donating furniture and household goods to Faith Farm. Faith Farm Thrift Stores are located in Boynton Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Okeechobee and sell used items as well as new furniture and accessories. We appreciate SteppingOutFlorida.com's help in promoting The Toby Center's events. SteppingOutFlorida.com is ideal for those trying to find things to do and people with whom to do them. This website is especially for those in the more 'mature' age group (that is, 45 and up-- NOT the 20's and 30's.) It's the most comprehensive and easy-to-use website! You just pick the day you feel like going out and click on it. The page opens up with at least 25 different things from which to choose; there's something for everyone! The website lists events and deals in South Florida from Miami to Palm Beach. Ease on in to going, and doing, to mixing, mingling and meeting--- Enjoy "Stepping Out" on the town!

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Mark Roseman, Ph.D., Executive Director

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Patti Owens, Managing Director

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