How can the Amistad Supervised Visitation

and Safe Exchange Program HELP YOUR

SITUATION?
The procedures and ground rules, from the ini-
tial intake/registration, tour of the Family
Room to the final visit, are designed to support
 Transportation Programs
every family member and to eliminate risk.
 Aging Disability Transportation Resource Cen-
The staff at Project Amistad offer a nurturing ter (ADTRC)
and supportive environment for family visits.
 Amistad for Veterans Program
Children are able to connect with both parents
and Project Amistad ensures that Court man-  AguaCares
dates are followed and that both children and  Housing Options and Resources
parents are free from the possibility of har-
 Texas Council on Developmental Disabilities
assment or harm. Our child friendly space and
staff offer a comfortable environment for pos-  The Family Counseling Center

itive interaction.  Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Pro- Supervised Visitation and
gram
The Amistad Supervised Visit and Exchange
Safe Exchange Program
Program allows the children’s transfer between
parents to be free of hostility and negative To advocate, connect, and deliver social
interactions. Trained staff at Project Amistad services to communities, ensuring a digni-
have employment and volunteer backgrounds
fied and meaningful life for all.
and experience with local criminal justice sys-
tem, psychology, sociology and social work pro-
grams and they participate in extensive train-
3210 Dyer
ing prior to their first contact with families.
3210 Dyer El Paso, TX 79930
Training opportunities are provided for their
El Paso, TX 79930 915-298-0972
continued growth and development to provide
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How do I sign up? What is the Amistad Supervised Visitation and Fee Type Comment Fee
Safe Exchange Program?
Amount
Please call Project Amistad at 915-298- The Amistad Supervised Visitation and Safe Ex- Supervised Visita- Per hour $ 50.00
0972 and schedule an appointment. An In- change Program offers families a safe and neutral tion
terview and Orientation is required for all Monitored Ex- Total monthly fee per $120.00
place where custodial and non-custodial parents
change family
clients for participation. A one-time Regis- and their children can visit and/or exchange their
Monitored Ex- Once a month $30.00
tration/Intake fee will be assessed on ini- children from one parent/guardian to the other. change
tial appointment prior to participation in Trained staff support and monitor these family Rescheduling/ Reschedule request $25.00
the program. exchanges in person until the courts make a final Unexcused Can- due to tardiness or (24 hr.
cellation Fee cancellation notice)
disposition. Families are encouraged to utilize
For more information on the Amistad Su-
pervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Pro- this service whether or not there is a protective Registration/ Supervised Visits (non $45.00
gram or any other programs or services order in place. Project Amistad is a friendly and Intake Fee -refundable)
contact: safe environment designed to offer entrances for Insufficient Funds $35.00
Project Amistad 915-298-0972 or custodial and non-custodial parents and staggered
Documentation Per page for first 20 $1.00
1-855-937-2372. arrival times. Rules and procedures must be fol- Fees pages
(Press 1 + 1 + Zip Code) lowed for successful participation in the program.
Per page for 21 or $0.20
more pages
Who uses the Amistad Supervised Visita- What does the program offer?
tion and Safe Exchange Program? Holiday Service Total fee assessed for $25.00
• Save environment for adult-child contact Fee service on certain
Families who use this program are re-
• Safety for both parents during the transfer holidays
ferred by the DRO (Domestic Relations of the child from one to the other
SVEP Staff Court Per hour charged to $25.00
Office?), El Paso Family Law Courts, as well • Documentation of compliance with court man- Appearance party requesting testi-
as local attorneys. A court order is not a dates mony (including driv-
requirement to use this service. Issues • Direct supervision of each visit to ensure that ing time)
the child’s needs for parental contact are met
that bring families to the program include
in a healthy, non-competitive manner Weekend Fee $25.00
allegations of domestic violence, child
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-8pm
abuse, substance abuse, divorce, separa- and Saturday, Sunday and Holidays based on a
tion, custody cases and mental illness. case-by-case basis.
All Supervised Visitation and Exchanges take
place at Project Amistad 3210 Dyer 79930.