The Family Tree Parenting Time Program provides a safe environment for children to spend time with their non-residential parent(s), keeping safety of the child and the survivor parent as the highest priority, through supervised visits and safe exchanges.
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Cancelation Policy: All cancelation requests must be made via email to ptpcancelations@thefamilytree.org. In addition, if you need to cancel within 48 hours of your visit, you must email ptpcancelations@thefamilytree.org AND speak to someone in person at the center.
Supervised Parenting Time
The Supervised Parenting Time Program provides trained personnel to supervise contact between a child and his/her non-residential parent in a safe, neutral, and homelike environment. Most referrals involve families with histories of domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse, or mental illness. No court order is required for supervised parenting time.
Safe Exchange Program
Safe Exchange services provide a safe and comfortable place for children to wait for contact with the non-residential parent under the supervision of Parenting Time Program staff.
To enroll in the Family Tree Parenting Time Program, each party must complete a face-to-face orientation. If the child is over five years old, we will also do an intake with the child if there are concerns that need to be addressed. To proceed with your orientation, you will need to:
Court documents and proof of income may be emailed or mailed/dropped off at:
Family Tree Parenting Time Program
c/o Program Assistance - Safe Exchange or Supervised Parenting Time
1777 Kipling Street
Lakewood, CO 80215
After we receive applications from both parties, the non-residential parent will be scheduled for a face-to-face orientation. Once that has been completed, the residential parent is scheduled for his/her orientation. After BOTH orientations are completed and the $50 non-refundable fee per orientation is paid, you will be scheduled as promptly as possible for the first parenting time session or safe exchange with your child/children. This entire process can take 2-3 days or weeks, depending on how quickly the applications and orientations are completed.
Parenting Time Program Testimonials
“I know my child is safe during visits, and she now feels safe.”
“I find the staff to be courteous and friendly.”
“My kids have a great time being with each other, and [Family Tree] allows for that to happen.”
“I have learned not to fester about negative things….to utilize my time with [my daughter] in the present.”
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