Support for Family Contact

Connect is here to help families find the right contact arrangements for their child. Together, we’ll work out what suits your family best, always keeping your child’s needs at the heart of it all.

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Supervised Child Contact

Supervised contact is great for families who haven’t seen each other for a while or when children are feeling a bit unsure about meeting up again. These sessions are relaxed and supportive, helping everyone reconnect and build stronger bonds.

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Before any face-to-face meetups, we’ll chat with both parents to make sure everyone’s comfortable and talk through any concerns. This way, everyone knows what to expect and feels supported throughout.

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You’ll meet up in fun, child-friendly places near home—maybe a café, bowling alley, restaurant, park, arcade or soft play. After each session, a report of the session will be provided.

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Sessions last up to an hour and a half, and most families have a number of session depending on their circumstances.

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Virtual Contact Sessions

Video calls can add to face-to-face visits or even be the first step before meeting in person. They’re a good way to stay in touch and build up confidence for when you’re ready for direct contact.

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Indirect Contact

Indirect contact is usually between a child and a parent who lives elsewhere, whether it’s sorted out by the court or agreed together. It’s a way to keep in touch without meeting up—letters, cards or emails go through Connect, a neutral third party, instead of being sent directly.

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Parenting Plans

Talking things through for your child can be tough, but it’s definitely possible. Helen can help you put together a parenting plan and figure out the best ways to keep communication positive moving forward.

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Next Steps

If you’d like to chat about what you need, just drop Helen a line at HelenEvans.connect@gmail.com or call 07743 001622 to book a video call.​