SAFE Programs-
Information for Attorney's
Welcome to the SAFE program. We hope the information
provided will help assist you and your clients.
SAFE Family Programs were established to provide
a safe and stress-free environment for child/parent
visits when allegations have been made ( or it has
been determined) that an unsupervised setting
would place children or parties at risk of physical or
emotional harm.
Through 2010, the SAFE Program has
supervised 57,606 Child/Parent visits for a
total of 264,293 Hours.
Why the SAFE Program?
  • Supervision and Monitoring by
    neutral, trained staff;
  • Consistent enforcement of rules
  • Affirmation to the children they are not
    alone, normalizing situation as much
    as possible
  • Child-friendly environment - families
    play games, participate in indoor or
    outdoor activities. They often draw
    with sidewalk chalk, do homework,
    watch video's, fly kites, etc.
    Occasionally groups plan cook outs,
    water day with water slides, water
    balloons, or water guns, etc.
  • No contact allowed between parents;
  • Visits available if child is in CPS care;
  • Reports and court testimony available
    by subpoena;
  • FREE counseling for children and
    custodial party;
  • Counseling with non-custodial party
    (nominal fee) if in regards to
    relationship with child
Registration process...
Registration is done at the Victim
Assistance Centre, 1310 Prairie Suite 1030.
Parties should call 713-755-5625 to
schedule their appointment.

Information Required:
  1. Driver's License or Identification
    Card with photo
  2. Photo of Child(ren)
  3. Automobile Information, make
    model, year and license plate
  4. Court Order, if available (SAFE
    accepts families with mutual
    agreement to participate)
  5. Medical insurance information
  • Both parties MUST complete
    registration process before
    services begin
  • Fees discussed during intake