Supervised Contact
Our supervised contact service offers a supportive and structured environment for families experiencing challenges in maintaining contact between children and non-resident parents or caregivers.
Our goal is to facilitate meaningful and safe interactions while ensuring the well-being and best interests of the children involved.
Here's what our supervised contact service provides:
Supervised Visitation Sessions:
We offer supervised visitation sessions in a safe and neutral environment where children can maintain contact with non-resident parents or caregivers. Our trained supervisors oversee these visits, ensuring that interactions are appropriate, respectful, and conducive to the child's emotional and physical safety.
Oranga Tamariki, Court-Ordered and Voluntary Services:
Our supervised contact service is available to families involved in Oranga Tamariki and court-ordered visitation arrangements, as well as those seeking voluntary supervision to facilitate safe and structured contact between children and non-resident parents or caregivers.
What we offer
Guided support during visits
A variety of activity options for children and caregivers
Staggered arrival and departure times for added flexibility
A child settling-in session to ensure comfort and safety
Whānau-directed and child-led play to foster positive interactions
Access to kitchen facilities
Onsite and offsite visitation (subject to matter)
Who can refer you to the service?
Oranga Tamariki
Family Court
Self-referrals (client-funded, when space allows)
If you have been referred by Oranga Tamariki or the Family Court, once we receive the referral we will be in touch directly with the whānau to discuss next steps.
At our supervised contact service, we are committed to promoting the safety, well-being, and healthy development of children and whānau. By providing a supportive and structured environment for supervised visitation, we aim to facilitate positive relationships and meaningful connections that contribute to the long-term stability and happiness of families in our community.
Service Delivery Support Coordinator
Lara Pere