Dufferin Child and Family Services, Headwaters Family Visit Centre

Dufferin Child and Family Services

Service: Headwaters Family Visit Centre

Record #: DUF0182

Last Modified: 15 Mar 2024

Last Full Update: 12 Feb 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Family Visit Centre offers:

safe, neutral and child-focused setting for visits between a child and non-custodial parent or other person
safety of all participants, including staff and volunteers
trained staff and volunteers to facilitate positive interaction between parents and their children
factual observation notes about the participants' use of the service to assist families and the court in making decisions about access

For all programs contact office or visit website.

Calls made to office after hours, weekends and on holidays will be answered by 24hr answering service.

Service Details

Hours	Tue, Fri: 6 pm-8:30 pm * Sat, Sun 9 am-4 pm
Dates	Closed for all statutory holidays. Every effort will be made to accommodate visits/exchanges prior to the holidays and long weekends.
Areas Served	Dufferin County
Eligibility	Parties need to either have a court order or written agreement with respect to the access arrangements
Application	Call to make appointment for an interview self-referral or referral through courts parents will be requested to provide a copy of the family court order or written agreement as well as copies of any criminal court orders
Languages	English
Fees	Service - Charges an annual user fee to participants. There is also a fee to defray the cost of providing observation notes for court purposes

Address and Location

Located In Community	Orangeville
Address & Map	655 Riddell Rd Orangeville, ON Canada L9W 4Z5
Intersection	Cross street: Broadway and 2nd St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-941-1530
Fax	519-941-1525
Website	dcafs.on.ca/services/child-welfare/headwaters-family-visit-centre/