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SERVICES
Supervised Visitation – Allows parents companionship with children in a safe, neutral, friendly and home-like setting. Activities such as games, crafts and reading materials are provided that promote positive interaction between family members. Visitations are observed by a parent service coordinator who observes and documents interaction between the parent and child.
Guided Visitation – Enhances parenting skills and focuses on child well-being and age appropriate interaction between parent and child. Visitations are observed by a parent service coordinator who observes and documents interaction between the parent and child.
Supervised Exchanges – Provides parents with the opportunity to exchange children in a safe and neutral setting while preventing children from being caught in the middle. Exchange times are staggered to ensure there is no contact between custodial and noncustodial parties. Exchanges are facilitated by a parent service coordinator who observes and documents interaction between parent and child.
***All documentation consists of factual information and does not include opinions or recommendations.***
HOW TO ESTABLISH SERVICES
Court Referral – Mandated by the courts, usually through court order.
Children’s Services Referral – Mandated by Children’s Services, usually as part of a case plan.
Self Referral – Both parties must be in agreement to the terms and conditions of KinShip Inc.
***Call Deidre at 419-625-2672 to schedule your orientation. This process must be completed by all parties prior to start date.*** |
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A supervised Parenting Center Our MissionKinShip provides a safe, neutral, home-like environment for supervised visitation and exchange for children and their non-custodial parents. KinShip is......a Supervised Parenting Center focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect while providing support, guidance and assistance to families who have experienced some type of trauma, such as divorce, abuse, domestic violence, neglect, separation or child custody issues. We provide all services in a non-threatening homelike child-friendly environment, our distinguishing characteristic among local agencies. Because of our homelike environment, other agencies use our facility for programs involving children.
Contact InformationDeidre N. Windau Director
Benefits of Supervised Visitation For the Child § Maintaining the bond between child and non-custodial parent, something that is generally found to be an important factor in the positive adjustment to family dissolution. § When a child is removed from the home (or when a parent leaves the home), it is often a difficult and scary experience. Frequent visits provide a means by which the parent and child can continue their relationship in a manner where the parent can continue to demonstrate love and trust. § It allows the child to anticipate the visits without stress of worrying about what is going to happen and to enjoy them in a safe, comfortable environment without having to be put in the middle of their parents' conflict and/or other problems. § Reassurance to the child that the parent has not ‘disappeared’.
For the Custodial
Parent § You do not have to communicate or have contact with a person with whom you are in conflict or by whom you might be frightened or intimidated. The arrangements can be made by a neutral party (the visit supervisor) and there does not have to be contact before, during, or after the visits. § You can relax and feel comfortable allowing your child to have contact with the other parent-and can get some valuable time to yourself.
§ You can be sure that your contact with your children does not have to be interrupted regardless of any personal or interpersonal problems you may be having. § If allegations have been made against you, which is often the case when supervision is ordered, you can visit without fear of any new accusations because there is someone present who can verify what happened during your time together. When using a professional service, you can also be assured that the supervisors are neutral and objective. § Frequent visits provide parents with motivation and hope.
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