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Supervised Parenting and Safe Exchange Services - FamilyWise Services

Operates many sites for supervised visitation services and safe exchange services. In order to use the centers, parents must set up orientation interview screenings separately. If the use of the center is not court ordered, both parties must agree to use it. All visitations for the sites are scheduled through the main office. Supervised Parenting: This program is available for those who are seeking parenting time with their child but are required to do so within the presence of a neutral third party. Sessions are typically two hours in length and available seven days a week. High, medium and low supervision for visits are available. Monitored Parenting: A program for parents who are transitioning from supervised parenting and no longer need to have supervisor present at all times during the visit. Supervisors check in with the family several times during the session and document at each check-in. Sessions are typically two hours in length, but can be more or less if needed, and may occur in a group setting. Monitored Exchanges: Parents seeking to transfer their children from one parent to the other without having to have contact with the other parent can use this program. Monitored exchanges are supervised and performed by staff. Staff documents each exchange. Exchanges are performed seven days a week during programming hours. Therapeutic Supervised Visitation (TSV): This program provides therapeutic interventions for children and their non-custodial parent to improve the parent/child relationship in a safe and private supervised space. It is a way to assist children in transitions to changing family structures. Actively engage in assisting non-custodial parents and children in re-establishing or forming a healthy and safe relationship. A court order could indicate when it is in the best interest of child(ren) to have Therapeutic Supervised Visitation. Families can also choose Therapeutic Supervised Visitation instead of traditional supervised visitation through the agreement of both custodial and non-custodial parents.

Last assured

02/09/2024

Physical Address

3036 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Hours

9:30 am - 8 pm Monday - Thursday; 9:30 am - 5 pm Friday; 9:20 am - 4:30 pm Saturday and Sunday

Fax

(651)774-3652

Application process

- Call, write or email for appointment. Self referral or referral from any county social service department. If the use of the Center is not court-ordered, both parties must agree to use it. - If a Domestic Relations worker or other court official is involved, they will be notified to send a referral to the Center regarding the request to use the Center. - Court orders should state that the parties are required to have supervised visitation or exchange services, but not state times or locations; as well as follow the rules of the facility. - An orientation session is required for all new participants prior to the first session or exchange. Orientations are scheduled Monday through Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. Arrangements can be made if participants are unable to complete an orientation during these hours.

Fee

Call for fee information

Required documents

Driver's license or state ID; active Orders of Protection/Restraining Orders (if applicable); court orders referring to Visitation or Exchange (if available)

Eligibility

- Participants must be parents and children in need of a neutral third party during interactions and/or exchanges; primarily serves Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, and Washington counties - Families do not need to have a court order to use these services

Service area

Anoka County, MN Carver County, MN Chisago County, MN Dakota County, MN Goodhue County, MN Hennepin County, MN Isanti County, MN Pine County, MN Ramsey County, MN Scott County, MN Sherburne County, MN Wabasha County, MN Washington County, MN

Agency info

FamilyWise Services

Strengthens families by promoting the safety, stability and well-being of children.

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