Visitation & Parenting Services

Supporting and reuniting children and families.

Facilitated and supervised visits between parents and children working together to build healthier relationships. The goal is always to resolve concerns for the safety and well-being of the children and discharge the client.

What to Expect
- First, a referral is made by the Department of Community-Based Services (DCBS) worker. Then, the family is contacted to set up a Family Team Meeting (FTM).
- During the FTM, our staff learns about the family’s background, confirms the parent’s compliance, and sets expectations and locations for visits, goals, and paperwork.
- Supervised Visits are scheduled on a weekly routine and can occur at our office, in the client’s home, or in the community.
- Our Supervised Visitation Specialists can transport within Jefferson County and will document during the visits and talk through parenting skills to help facilitate healthy relationships
Eligibility
- To work with Family & Children’s Place, families must receive a Child Protective Services (CPS) referral.
- If you wish to learn about referring a family to us:
  - If there is an active CPS case, the family worker fills out all necessary forms. Then, the form gets sent to the Department for Community-Based Services (DCBS) liaison and is placed on a waitlist until there is space for services.
    
    We do not directly accept referrals; if you have any questions about getting one, contact your CPS worker.

Meet our team!

All of our staff hold various licenses and certifications, and all are experts in their field. They’re passionate about helping each family work toward reunification. Take a few minutes and get to know these special people.

Ashley Kimble

Hey, I'm Ashley! You will often see me on days when you have a visit, during Family Team Meetings, or Family Nights. I love a good board game or competition. Should we play a round of Uno?

John Taylor

Hey, I’m John! You will often see me picking up kids to transport for a visit or supervising a visit between the parent and kids. I love to talk in the car or listen to music and I’m a great listener.

Jenny Nelson

Hi I’m Jenny! I enjoy my job supervising a visit between parents and their kids. I’m a great listener and want to be an encouragement to all people. My hobbies are cats and music. I have 4 cats and a lot of vinyl.

Sydnee Hughes

Hey, I'm Sydnee! I love spending time with my family, gardening, dancing, and exploring new adventures. My passion is helping families.

Bryan Hogan

Hey, I'm Bryan! I enjoy playing video games, reading a good book, and taking walks. My favorite color is red and my favorite food is Chicken Tenders.

Kelly McRoberts

Hey, I'm Kelly! I will be there with you and your parents during visitation and can show you all the toys and games in our visitation room. Sometimes, I drive families and love learning what their favorite songs are!

Elizabeth

I'm the person who sits at the front desk and greets people when they come to Family & Children’s Place. I like to go to the Library to check out books so I can learn something new!