About
family time & visitation
The trauma of foster care is impactful, and for successful reunification to occur, parent-child visitation must be a priority. When children are placed into foster care, they have the right to remain in contact and see their parents and siblings. There are reasons children are removed from their parents' care and placed into foster care, and because of those reasons, often visitation must be supervised or monitored. Visit supervisors are contracted with DCYF to coordinate, transport children, supervise and provide documentation for family time.
Ensuring Safety
We provide supervised visitation for parents and children as well as siblings who have been separated in care. We also provide these services to families licensed through the State or other private agencies.
Providing Comfort
Youthnet has two visitation rooms, equipped with toys, books, art supplies and a quiet area for babies to sleep. It is Youthnet’s goal to make parents' and children’s visitation experience successful, fun and safe.
Encouraging Community
In 2023, Youthnet officially opened its Community Room space including a sensory space + kitchen for Youthnet families to enjoy safe and supervised time together to play, cook, and be together.