A Place for Families 

We are currently closed due to the public health situation. It is not clear when we will be able to resume services.

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Supervised visitation is a time for children and family members to connect and have fun in a stress-free and safe environment.  Families may be referred by the court, by children’s services, or by self-referral.  Visits often follow a court order or case plan from the referring agency which outlines who may visit, how long the visit should be, how often visits should happen and the intensity of the monitoring.

 

What Do I Need to Do?

 

After referral, both parents will separately need to complete an intake. No visits will be scheduled until after the intakes are complete. Each parent or guardian will need to contact us to make an appointment for their intakes. Children should not be present for this intake. The intake is used to gather information about the parties involved, the children, and the situation and to explain the rules of the visitation center. During the intake, parents can see the visitation room, ask questions, and meet staff. We will complete intake paperwork. This includes getting copies of pertinent court orders, case plans, and other pertinent documentation, contact info for all those involved, releases for information, and review and acceptance of rules. We will discuss visit scheduling and talk about the process of visitation.

 

“Supervision” usually means that the supervisor sits directly in the room. She will note times of arrival and departure, and make notes of what happens during the visit.  Notes will look something like this: "4:15 Playing Chutes and Ladders.  J makes a move she likes and laughs.  P groans.  Mom comments, 'good move.'"

 

Only those who are named by the court order or approved by the custodian are allowed; no unexpected guests are permitted.

 

When Can I Visit?

 

Visitation hours are available on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursday days and evenings in up to two-hour blocks. Occasionally, there is time available on other days. We are always closed on Saturdays. Visits are by appointment only. If there is not a visit scheduled, the office will be closed. We do not do drop-ins. Visits must be scheduled with the staff of APFF. Staff or personnel of other agencies can refer you to us, and can suggest times that might work for you, but cannot make appointments for you. They do not have access to our schedule, and do not know what time slots are already full. We may not be able to accommodate times planned by persons not affiliated with us.

 

The visitation room has games and toys, chairs, a couch and a table available on which to play the games. You are encouraged to bring familiar games or toys from home to play with during your visits.

 

What Does it Cost?

 

Fees are $75 for the intake, split between both parties (unless a court order or case plan directs otherwise), and $35 per hour for supervision time. Sometimes the court order declares one party to be responsible, or the family decides this. If there is not a clear direction, fees will be split. One report per month to referring entity is included; additional reports will be $5 each. There is a fee for printing out copies of any documentation.

 

Supervised visitation is not counseling and insurance does not cover it.

 

We have two staff that may supervise the visit. Most often, it will be L. Fawn Spencer, M.Div, M.A. Occasionally it may Jeanette Pelton, LISW-S.