What is a Child Contact Centre?

A Child Contact Centre is a safe, friendly and neutral place where children of separated families can spend time with one or both parents, and sometimes with other family members. It is a child-centred environment that puts the needs of the children first.

What is it like at a Child Contact Centre?

The most important people in the Child Contact Centre are the children. We aim to create a warm, sociable atmosphere where you and your children can relax and enjoy yourselves. The Centre has an area with a variety of games, toys and books for children of all ages. Tea, coffee and other refreshments are provided.

The Child Contact Centre is run by fully trained volunteers and staff, who are impartial, so they do not take sides. They work to a strict confidentiality policy and have all been police-checked.

How are the visits arranged?

Visits are by referral. The referral can be made by a social worker, solicitor, family mediator, CAFCASS office or by a court order. The person making the referral fills out a referral form and sends it to the Centre Co-ordinator.

For details of your local Child Contact Centre please see contact the co-ordinator on 07791 256958