Family Access Services

YW Calgary


Description
Provides a comfortable setting for supervised visits and monitored exchanges for families where safety is an issue.

Service offers:

  • supervised visitation: contact between a child and non-custodial parent that takes place in the presence of qualified staff who are responsible for ensuring the safety of those involved
  • monitored exchange: a safe and conflict-free transfer of children between non-custodial and custodial parents
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to families experiencing:
  • alleged domestic violence and/or the ongoing threat of domestic violence between custodial and non-custodial adults
  • custody and access issues
  • court orders requiring supervised visitation, monitored exchange, and/or prohibited contact between parents  
Application Process
Service Access: Registration Required, To access service:
  • both the custodial and non-custodial parent must contact the program by phone to register. 
  • visit website for details
 
Referral Process: Yes,

Clients can be self-referred or referred by other community agencies and services, including mental health professionals, lawyers, judges, counsellors, police, probation, emergency shelters, hospital staff and Child and Family Services.




Waiting Period: Yes,

Wait times vary. Contact for details. 


Telephone
403-206-2767
Web Site
http://www.ywcalgary.ca/programs-services/fas/
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: Yes,

Fees based on sliding scale depending on income. Free workshops may be offered. Contact for details.




Fee Reduction: Yes,

Subsidies may be available. Contact for details. 




Membership Fee: Yes,

Annual membership fees vary. Contact for details.




Documents Required

Clients can be self-referred or referred by other community agencies and services, including mental health professionals, lawyers, judges, counsellors, police, probation, emergency shelters, hospital staff and Child and Family Services.

Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
View Agency Profile
Last Verified On
January 6, 2025
Address
1715 17 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB, T2G 5J1
Open in Google Maps