• Provides a safe, neutral and child-focused setting for visits between a child and non-custodial family member.
• Ensures the safety of all participants, including staff and volunteers.
• Provides trained staff and volunteers who are sensitive to the needs of the child.
• Provides the parties and/or lawyers with factual observations about the participants’ use of the service.
• Offers orientation for all involved parties.

Families can use SAP Huron-Perth if:

• they have a court order for supervised visits and exchanges; or
• both parties agree, in writing, to the use of SAP Huron-Perth services.

You must contact SAP Huron-Perth directly. We will need a copy of your court order, endorsement or agreement for supervised access. Both parents will be asked to participate in separate interviews at SAP Huron-Perth before service is offered. Each parent will be asked to sign an agreement with SAP Huron-Perth, including release of information forms. Arrangements for the payment of fees will also be discussed at this time.

Yes. SAP Huron-Perth fees for visitation or exchanges are a maximum of $30.00 per visit/exchange. Subsidies are available for those unable to afford this fee. Reports that document the exchange or visit may be requested by parents or lawyers. Fees for reports range from $100.00 to $400.00. Admin fees, No-show/cancellation fees and Late arrival fees also apply.

• Staggered drop off and pick up times.
• An attendant on duty at the front door.
• Staff or volunteers who accompany children at all times during visits.
• A close relationship with the local police.
• Security checks for all involved parties.

Yes. SAP Huron-Perth staff are trained to be aware of issues such as family violence, child development, abuse, mental health and substance abuse problems. Staff and volunteers are sensitive to the needs of children, particularly those who are involved in high conflict custody and access disputes.

However, SAP staff and volunteers do not provide counselling to children or parents.

Q. Does SAP Huron-Perth enforce court orders?
A. No. SAP Huron-Perth facilitates the conditions of court orders, making access and visitation possible for families

Q. Does SAP Huron-Perth provide service to children who are in the care of a Children’s Aid Society?
A. No. SAP Huron-Perth supervises visits and exchanges in custody and access matters only. Child welfare (protection) cases are typically supervised by the Children’s Aid Society (CAS).  Families receiving voluntary support from CAS may be eligible to use the program.

Q. Are parents required to be in contact during the visitation or exchange?
A. No. Children are fully supervised by SAP Huron-Perth staff during transition times – parents will not have contact with one another.

Q. Are parents responsible for children during visits?
A. Yes. Parents are responsible for their children while on the SAP Huron-Perth site.

Q. When would a visit or exchange be terminated?
A. Visits or exchanges will not proceed if SAP Huron-Perth staff have concerns about the safety of children or parents due intoxication, inappropriate or threatening behaviour or other relevant circumstances.

Visit length is a maximum of two hours only. Times include transition periods between pick-up and drop-off.

Alternate Saturday afternoons. Please call for availability.
Daytime slots and alternate times available by appointment.