frequently asked questions
How much will it cost?
Supervised child contact:
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contact agreement meetings cost £50/parent
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observation of contact for up to an hour and a half costs £200 including and a written report
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next steps meetings to negotiate and agree a parenting plan cost £50/parent
Indirect contact (via email):
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referral fee £30
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each individual transaction £20
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bundle subscriptions available
Where will they go?
We will arrange to go to community venues, close to where the child lives. It could be parks, play centres, restaurants or cafes. Doing things like riding a bike through Rowntree Park in York or Valley Gardens in Harrogate; bowling at Hollywood Bowl; mini golf or wall climbing in York; building sandcastles on Scarborough beach; soft play in Northallerton, Leeds or Hull, or reading in the library ... venues are chosen to suit the child.
How can you help us?
You are not the only parent who needs help. Sometimes being able to talk through your situation with someone who understands, is just what you need. Helen is very experienced and can help you to sort through your worries and concerns, so that you can consider your options about how to move forward positively for your child.
How long will it take?
It really depends on the help that you need. Some families just need to discuss their issues and agree a way forward. Others need to have the support of observation of contact sessions and written reports, this can take around 3 months to reach a conclusion and a way foward.
How long does it take?
Do we need a contact service?
There are lots of child contact centres across the country. You can search for your nearest centre on the NACCC website. Connect provides services across Yorkshire and the Humber. To do this effectively Helen can speak to parents via video call or travel to a venue that is close to a child's home to deliver contact sessions. Children do not have to travel to a child contact centre and sessions are delivered in community venues such as parks, playcentres and restaurants.
