Safe Visitation

Supervised visits that minimize risk and potential for conflict

Registration

Call YWCA Lethbridge to make an intake appointment

403-329-0088, ext 272

Hours of Operation

Monday & Tuesday
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Wednesday – Friday
Visit times: 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Office hours: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Saturday
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

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Program Overview

In families where there is a history of domestic violence and the parents are separated, it can be very stressful for children to visit with the absent parent. The Safe Visitation Program provides a safe, child-friendly space for non-custodial parents to have a visit with their children that promotes or rebuilds a healthy relationship.

YWCA Lethbridge and District’s Safe Visitation Program meets the dual needs of children and parents through supervised visits that minimize the risks and potential for conflict escalation. Parent-child time is supervised by two qualified professionals to ensure a stress-free visit and the best possible outcomes for children.

Referrals can be through the court system, from other agencies or by self referral.

The Safe Visitation program is free.

For more information, contact the YWCA at 403-329-0088.

Contacts

Lorrie Wittke, Youth Services Manager
lwittke@ywcalethbridge.org
403-329-0088

Cost

FREE!

Who Can Access?

Families with a history of abuse and continued threat of abuse, safety concerns, addictions, or mental health issues

Families that are court ordered or referred by other professionals (e.g. lawyers)

In some cases families can enter voluntarily

Childcare

No

Transportation

No

Program Funding