About
Supervised
Contact
Children’s Supervised Contact
Supervised contact allows quality
time for children to build and maintain relationships with family members from
whom they are separated.
Contact is facilitated in a safe,
child focused confidential setting and service. During a contact visit children
remain safe from physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
Why Supervised
Contact
?
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Parents may
agree Supervised Contact is necessary.
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There may
never have been contact between a parent
and child or contact has not occurred
for a long time.
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The Family
Court has made an order for Supervised Contact.
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Children may
be in the care of Child Youth and Family Services.
Benefits
of supervised contact
Costs and Funding
The cost will vary dependent on factors such as
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The service providing contact
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Whether contact has been ordered by the Family Court
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Whether the child is in the care of Child Youth and Family Services
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The income level of the visiting parent/s
In
December 2002 the Government signalled that it will contribute towards the
cost of contact ordered by the Family Courts. This funding is now available to providers approved by Child Youth and Family. Please talk to your lawyer or service provider for more information.
Service providers can contact the Ministry of Justice for further information about how
such approval can be applied for.
New Zealand Association of
Children's