Supervised Contact

One of the key benefits of our supervised contact service is that it provides a safe environment for the child to interact with their non-resident parent. The presence of a safe adult during these interactions helps to ensure that any potential risks or harm are minimized or avoided altogether. This is particularly crucial in cases where there has been a history of harm or when there are concerns about the safety of the child.

As a child focused service, we prioritize the well-being and best interests of the child throughout the supervised contact process. Our practitioners are trained to observe and assess the quality of the interactions, ensuring that the child's emotional and physical needs are being met. By focusing on the child's needs, we help create an environment where they can feel safe, heard, and supported whilst facilitating a structured and positive contact between resident and non-resident parents.

 Moreover, our service is utilized when the local authority, court, CAFCASS officer, or through self-referral determine that there is a risk of harm during contact. This proactive approach ensures that necessary precautions are taken to guarantee the child's safety, based on the professional expertise and assessments of those involved in the child protection system.

By offering supervised contact services, we aim to help parents re-establish positive relationships with their children. We understand that maintaining a healthy and supportive relationship with both parents is crucial for a child's emotional well-being and development. Parents are encouraged to interact with their children in meaningful and positive ways, fostering a supportive environment.

Our practitioners not only provide support and guidance to parents during contact sessions, but they also offer valuable feedback to social workers. This feedback helps inform accurate and comprehensive reports that reflect the entire situation, providing insights into the child's well-being and progress. As our practitioners are not qualified social workers, their objective observations and assessments contribute to a holistic understanding of the family dynamic, which ultimately helps determine the appropriate course of action for the child's welfare.

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Our practitioners work collaboratively with the Social Worker to maintain detailed Daily Record Logs and share their findings with the referring agency.

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Overall, our service ensures that children can build and sustain safe and positive relationships with their non-resident parents in a nurturing environment. Supporting children to thrive and the parents to nurture their connection with their children.