Joining Hands Visitation (JHV) is a child welfare agency dedicated to providing parent-child visitation (PCV) services to children in the foster care system of Washington state. We also offer private visitation services to the public, including supervised/monitored visitation, supervised exchange, transportation, and supervised video visitation.
If you wish to partake of the agency’s services, please call the office at (360) 878-8389 between the hours of 10:00 am – 6:00 pm to schedule an intake interview with JHV Admin Staff. After the interview, please be prepared with the court order detailing the visitation required or legal documentation stating the agreed upon visitation plan and any other pertinent information. To expedite the intake process, please click here to complete our intake form for JHV services.
Admin Fees
Initial Intake Fee
$
75.00
A non-refundable administration fee DUE at the intake interview with the JHV admin staff prior to receiving the required paperwork to set up visitation.
Late Payment Fee
$
35.00
A late fee of $35 will be assessed for any missed or late payments. Payment MUST be made in advance by 6:00 pm the day before the visit or the visit will be canceled.
If you face financial difficulties or need to split payments, please contact the agency director to avoid a late fee – communication is key!
Visitation Report
$
25.00
A visit report is generated for every visit facilitated by the Agency. Additional copies of visitation reports can be provided upon request at $25 per document.
Cancellation Report
$
25.00
A cancellation report can be provided upon request at $25.00 per document.
Caregiver Notification Form
$
15.00
A caregiver notification form is issued for every visit, outlining care provided by JHV Staff or the visiting parent and will be provided to the Custodial Parent free of charge. Additional copies of the caregiver notification can be provided upon request at $15 per document.
Service Fees
Supervised/Monitored Visitation
$
50.00/hr
The base rate for supervised/monitored visitation services is $50 per hour on weekdays, Monday through Friday.
Weekend Supervised/Monitored Visitation
$
75.00/hr
On the weekend, the base rate for supervised/monitored visitation services is $75 per hour, Saturday and Sunday.
Video Visitation
$
50.00/hr
The base rate for video visitation services is $50 per hour on weekdays, Monday through Friday. For tips on how to have a successful video visit, please click here.
Weekend Video Visitation
$
75.00/hr
On the weekend, the base rate for video visitation services is $75 per hour, Saturday and Sunday.
Supervised Exchange
$
50.00/hr
The base rate for supervised exchange services is $50 per hour and may increase or decrease based on the needs and complexity of the exchange.
Transportation Fee
$
50.00/hr
The base rate for transportation is $50 per hour plus $0.67 per mile driven. This pertains to roundtrip transport of the child(ren) to and from JHV Offices or another pre-determined location.
CANCELLATIONS
In the event of a cancellation made with a minimum of 24-hour notice, the client may have the fee refunded via business check for cash payment, return credit to debit/credit card, or applied to the next billing invoice.
If the visiting Parent is not present by the end of the 15-minute grace period or cancels with less than 24-hour notice, JHV will collect the visitation fee for the scheduled time of visit. For example, if the visit is scheduled for 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, and the visiting Parent cancels with less than 24-hour notice or does not arrive by 4:15 pm, JHV will bill for 2 hours.
If the visiting Parent is not present by the end of the 15-minute grace period or cancels with less than 24-hour notice, JHV will bill for any travel time and mileage accrued.
COURT APPEARANCE FEE
Any request or subpoena to appear in court will incur a base fee of $500 plus $25 for every hour JHV staff attends court. The base fee of $500 is DUE no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled court date. The hourly fee for the JHV Staff presence in court is DUE no later than 24 hours after the actual court date or will incur a late fee of $35. If the court takes place outside of Thurston County, a fee for travel time and mileage will be assessed at $25 per hour plus $0.67 per mile.
ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT
- JHV accepts payment by cash, money orders, cashier’s checks, credit cards, debit cards, or ACH transfers.
- Cashier’s checks and money orders should be made out to Joining Hands Visitation.
- JHV can issue a QuickBooks Invoice via email that enables you to securely pay online by credit card, debit card, or ACH Transfer from a checking or savings account.
- A receipt will be provided at the time of payment. If desired, a monthly invoice can be issued for client records.
- All payments MUST be received in advance in order for a visit to proceed.
Thank you in advance for your compliance and cooperation. We want you to succeed!