Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court - Court Services Unit

CONTACT INFORMATION: Court Services Unit Hours of Operation: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm M-F
703-246-3343 TTY 711
4110 Chain Bridge Rd, 2nd floor
Fairfax, VA 22030
Matt Thompson
Director

Supervised Visitation & Exchange (Stronger Together)

Stronger Together has temporarily relocated to:

William J. Burkholder Administrative Center 
10700 Page Avenue 
Fairfax, VA 22030 

Phone: 703-246-4642

Our services remain available, and the safety and well-being of families continue to be our top priority. Please review these Frequently Asked Questions for important information about program operations and available services.


Safe and supportive visitation and exchange services are provided to allow families the opportunity to build healthier relationships.  The program encourages opportunities that strengthen the parent-child bond while avoiding unnecessary stress, complicated adult conflicts, and safety issues. 

  • Designed as a temporary measure as families work toward a more permanent solution.
  • Parents are provided with information and referrals to other services.
  • Families must be ordered into the program by a Fairfax County Judge.
  • The program is structured so that parents have no contact before, during, or after visitation or exchanges.
  • Separate face-to-face Intakes are required for each parent before services can begin.
  • Interpreters and other special arrangements are available, upon request.   

Supervised Visitation

  • allows family members a time and place to visit with the child
  • offers activities and opportunities for families that encourage communication and bonding
  • monitored small group visitation provides a setting for several families at once
  • program staff are available for support during the visit
  • provides safety for the children without being intrusive
  • approximately 90 minutes long, evenings and weekends, by appointment only

Supervised Exchange

  • supervised exchange of children for offsite visitation with a noncustodial parent or family member
  • reduces conflict and stress while providing a safe exchange
  • allows children to be exchanged without any direct contact between the parents
  • if there is concern for the safety or well-being of the child during the exchange, the visit will be cancelled
  • By appointment only, based on staff availability

 

Supervised Visitation and Exchange: A Parent's Guide to Services

Collaboration between parents and staff is key to a successful visit

All decisions about service conditions:

  • are made AFTER the Intake and Orientation of both parents and the child
  • are made with staff (who follow all safety considerations), parental input, and current court-ordered requirements
  • must follow program procedures
  • may be updated to address safety or schedule concerns

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