Supervised Visitation and Child Exchange Program

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Appointments can be scheduled for regular or one-off custody exchanges.  In a typical transfer, one parent brings the child to S.A.V.E.S.  The exchange monitor stays with the child in a comfortable room with child-friendly toys and books and the first parent leaves the facility.  The second parent arrives fifteen minutes later, ensuring that there is no contact with the first parent.  The exchange monitor transfers the child to the second parent’s care. The return transfer of the child takes place in the same way at the end of the agreed period.

No, you do not need to be court ordered. Though, we receive many referrals that are court ordered we want to help all families going through difficult separations.

Our clients are either court ordered, referred through our legal system, community, and collaborative partners, or self-referred. This service helps prevent ongoing exposure of the child to parental altercations by ensuring that there is little or no contact between both parents and their children in the same setting.

The custodial parent will drop off the child at our S.A.V.E..S location and leave. The visiting parent arrives and enjoys the pre-determined time with their child under the supervision of a trained professional. The visiting parent and child can do everything from play a game to watch a movie to read a book. The trained professional does oversee them the entire time, though. When the visit is done, the visiting parent leaves and the custodial parent picks the child up.

You will need a photo ID, picture of the child, proof of residency, income, and car insurance (if applicable), and a court order (if applicable). DoFCS clients have their own requirements as set forth by their case worker.

Our services are offered on a sliding scale fee based on your service needs.