Visitation services include monitored exchange programs and supervised visitation programs, both of which can encourage healthy parent-child relationships while ensuring the safety of adults and children. Monitored exchange programs provide a safe and secure location for dropping-off and picking-up children before and after visits. This service can, in many cases, decrease the chance of an angry exchange or the likelihood of inappropriate behavior in front of children. In turn, fewer angry moments between parents and around children helps to preserve and promote healthy relationships for the future.

If a higher level of protection is necessary, parents may have visits at a center that provides supervised visitation. In this setting, the custodial parent brings the child to a center where trained, professional staff are present to observe the visit, model positive behavior, and ensure the visiting parent exhibits appropriate behavior.

If you feel your family would benefit from visitation services, contact your Family Support Services Coordinator for a referral.