Divorced fathers measure time by memories not by the clock. ~Ken Lewis

We run things a little differently at SWC.  Our commitment to providing our members with a higher calibre of content and community is strong, and we strive to maintain a higher level of camaraderie.  In order to achieve this we require all members to submit an application which helps us to filter out potential problems and attract women who are serious about finding solutions and support.  Our application form is detailed and completely confidential.  All private fields are marked as such.  Privacy is very important to everyone at SWC.  Screening has been instrumental in helping us to help you as a member.   

Here are a few things to think about regarding screening:

Camaraderie: SWC has a very low incidence of discord within the community.  Everyone knows to "play nice" and to respect their fellow members.  Respect is expected from all.  

Personal responsibility and accountability:  SWC has a very low incidence of participants using false identities and malicious intentions in order to cause problems for the community or individual members.  

Sincerity and support:  Our members are genuine and know that participating in our community is a two way street.  They give as well as take, and offer an abundance of intelligent, sincere feedback based on their own experiences.  Our members are typically more mature and sensible than those you'd find at larger, free communities.     

No bashing:  SWC does not encourage bashing of stepchildren.  We feel children are innocent parties caught within complicated dynamics of stepfamilies and a product of their environments and parenting.  Our community openly encourages a positive outlook and a reasonable desire to improve relationships, rather than providing a feeding frenzy of negativity.  We have a lower incidence of immaturity and malicious mentality you will find in other communities related to divorce, remarriage, and stepparenting.

Cross referencing & privacy:  This is very important to both administrators and members.  All applications and profiles are cross referenced for familial conflicts.  e.g.:  Ex-wife joins as a new stepmom not realizing her husband's ex-wife is also a member, and possibly compromising privacy for all.  Applications that could possibly pose a conflict for either an existing member or a new member are declined, and a refund is issued immediately.

No spam:  Screening removes the incidence of spam within our community.  You don't see advertisements for viagra, or russian brides.  No one is contacting you via private message to sell you anything.  Your email address is not available to anyone but administrators unless you provide it yourself openly within the community.  

SWC has been providing women in blended families with a comfort zone since 1997.  We use screening in an effort to continue to encourage online behaviors that are conducive to our Mission Statement. 

We receive many positive comments from readers, members, and colleagues because we are well respected online. Here is an example of some feedback written to Glenn Sacks in response to his weekly newsletter on Men's and Fathers' issues that we advertise in:

If you are looking for a high calibre community while trying to find support and information as a stepmom and/or second wife, you've come to the right place!