Sometimes it is necessary to remove children from the care of their parents for a period of time due to allegations of child abuse or neglect.  In these situations, Children’s Administration may ask a contracted provider to facilitate parent-child or sibling visits so the family can safely interact with one another.

Why are Visits Important?

• Frequent and consistent visits are crucial to maintain appropriate connections between parents and their children separated by out of home placement.
• Structured visits between siblings placed separately help maintain family bonds.
• Consistent, positive visits improve safety, permanency, and well-being for children in foster care.

Types of Visit Service Requests

• Parent- Child
• Sibling
• Transport Only

Children’s Administration, DCYF. “Visit Services: Pre-Service Training for Contracted Providers.” 2014. PowerPoint presentation.