Family Time Visitation gives children and families involved with the juvenile court options for successful visitations. Our staff works to create a schedule and environment convenient to the child and parents. Our goal is to allow family visitations in a safe, non-threatening home-like setting under the supervision and support of a trained coordinator. On a psychological level, visitation has been considered the most important service for maintaining connections between children and their family and thus easing the pain of separation.
The Ralph Stephens Family Time Community Visitation Center
Thanks to the generous support of local teacher and child advocate, Ralph Stephens, Family Time is able to conduct supervised visits in a neutral, home-like setting. The Ralph Stephens Visitation Center features an infant room, a toddler room, a family room for visits with older children, and a yard for outdoor play. The Visitation Center offers families the chance to interact in a more natural, family-centered space, maintaining connections, and fostering healing and growth.
 Supervised Visitation for Children in Foster CareFamily Time is a service provider for the Department of Family and Children Services in Athens-Clarke and Oconee Counties. Our staff provides frequent and/or extended visits to enhance and maintain familial bonds, support case plan goals, and provide families in crisis with time to heal and grow.
Family Time will provides the following services for families referred by the Department of Family and Children Services: * Supervised Visitation * Detailed and Objective Documentation of Visits * Visit Coordination * Parent Education * Child Transportation To view a brochure about Family Time Visitation for children in foster care, click on the brochure icon below. |
 Supervised Visitation for Noncustodial Parents Our supervised visitation services are also available children involved in parental or familial custody disputes. In cases involving separation, divorce, protective orders, or custody disputes, our visitation program provides the opportunity for private pay clients to have supervised, documented visitation with a trained professional. Observation forms can be provided to attorneys or judges as needed and the visitation monitor can testify regarding observed parenting skills.
In order for families to receive our services, clients must contact the office to schedule an intake interview. This process takes approximately 45 minutes and involves reviewing guidelines and expectations. Clients are expected to bring copies of temporary protective orders, custody agreements, or any additional legal documentation that may assist in coordinating services. |
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Case Managers interested in referring their clients to Family Time Community Visitation should dowload, complete and return the referral form below. You may return by:
email: familytime@childrenfirst-inc.org fax: 706-613-3616 mail: Family Time Community Visitation a program of Children First, Inc 693 North Pope Street Athens, GA 30601 |
Parents, Lawyers, or Judges interested in Family Time Community Visitation should download, complete, and return the referral below. We will also need a copy of the court order for visitation. You may return by:
email: familytime@childrenfirst-in.org fax: 706-613-3616 mail: Family Time Community Visitation a program of Children First, Inc 693 North Pope Street Athens, GA 30601 |
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Family Time Community Visitation is funded in part by:
