FOSTERING RESILIENCE IN THE AFTERMATH OF DIVORCE: 
<i>The Role of Evidence‐Based Programs for Children</i>

Abstract

The negative impact of divorce is a concern with far‐reaching ramifications for children's well‐being. This article reviews divorce‐related risks and protective factors that provide an empirical guide for the content of effective programs for children. The promising potential of child‐focused interventions is highlighted, including examples of programs with evidence of effectiveness. The Children of Divorce Intervention Program is described in greater detail as an example of a preventive program with six controlled studies documenting multiple benefits to children, including reductions in anxiety, behavior problems, somatic symptoms, and increases in their healthy adjustment at home and at school. A vision for future research and practice is discussed, including best practices for adapting children's programs to court‐connected services and a paradigm shift involving systematic preventive outreach to all separating parents with minor children, before difficulties become rooted and chronic.