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A place where young children of separated/divorced
parents can spend time with the parent they do not live
with, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
A Contact Centre is a friendly
neutral place where children of separated or divorced
parents can spend time with the parent they do not live
with. Parents can also use the Centre as a pick-up and
drop-off point. Referrals are welcome from any parent
or agency, and individual meetings will be arranged
with each parent to work out and agree on detailed arrangements.
In situations where Contact orders are made by the Court
it is important that’s the availability of places
is checked out beforehand. It is helpful that parents
understand that they are always free to discuss changes
to arrangements by mutual agreement.
The Centre is open from 11am.
to 4pm. On SATURDAYS ONLY at present.
Contact visits are arranged on blocks of up to two hours
(certainly no longer than three hours). During contact
children always remain the responsibility of their parents.
The Centre is staffed by an Organiser and trained volunteers
who offer support and encouragement especially where
there where there has been no or limited contact. The
Contact Centre does not offer formal ‘supervised
contact’, and therefore no comment or report on
the quality of interaction between parent and child
(ren) is made or provided. A record of attendance is
kept – details of which can be supplied on request,
however this will be subject to a fee.
To use the Children’s Contact
centre, please telephone Family Mediation on – 01563
572429. One of our staff will discuss how best to proceed
and if appropriate make arrangements to contact each parent
to arrange an individual meeting at which they can discuss
options and practicalities.
It is always helpful for parents and children to view
the Centre prior to contact arrangements being made,
and this can be arranged at the same time.
Once a referral has been completed a letter confirming
details of the arrangements will be sent to both parents,
and to their solicitors if requested.
Ayrshire Children’s Contact Centre Provides:
- A friendly, safe and neutral
venue
- Separate rooms for parents
who do not wish to meet
- Supportive staff who will
help with play ideas, if asked
- Toys and games
The centre is located near local
shops, and easily accessed by public transport.
All enquiries to:
Family Mediation Ayrshire
1st Floor Office
28/30 Grange Street
Kilmarnock
KA1 2DD
Telephone: 01563 572429
See Also: Family
Mediation and Separation
and Divorce
Family Mediation West is funded through grant support
from Scottish Executive and local councils. Family Mediation
West is a registered charity No SC008938< |
