Who are the visitation staff?
The Visitation staff are volunteers, interns and staff trained to monitor and appropriately intervene during visits. Their primary concern is the safety and well-being of everyone using Harmony House. Visitation staff will document every visit. What does it cost? Harmony House charges a reasonable fee for service in order to maintain funds to support the operation of the house, while keeping services affordable for visiting families. Inquire with staff about obtaining cost information. Use of Harmony House may be appropriate if: • The parents have had a history of hostile or violent arguments during the pickup and return of the children. • The visiting parent has a substance abuse and/or mental health problem that gives the Court or custodial parent concern for the child’s welfare. • The visiting parent’s living situation is unsuitable for meeting the needs of his/her children. • Either parent has repeatedly failed to cooperate with visitation arrangements. • The Court suspects the vis