Family Connections | "A Family Visitation Center"

Keeping Children Safe and Happy

Purpose

River City Family Connections(RCFC) is designed for children and their separated or divorced parents where there has been domestic abuse, child abuse, or conflict involved with visitation.  RCFC can also be used to establish or re-establish relationships with significant others.  Our site serves as a comfortable, neutral location for the transfer of children and for on-site supervised visitation.  We are committed to preserving family relationships with a secure, child-oriented setting.   ​

Types of Services Offered

Family Connections provides a continuum of visitation services to meet individual family's needs; from on-site supervised visitation to the supervised transfer of children from one parent to the other parent.

-Supervised Visitation: RCFC provides supervised visitation in cases where there is documented or suspected sexual, physical or emotional abuse.  The level of supervision is determined according to needs.
-Safe Exchange: RCFC provides a safe place for the custodial adult to transfer children to the non-custodial adult, without them having contact with one another.  The FVC can be used specifically in cases where there might be a history of domestic abuse, harassment, or any other kind of stressful environment.
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Who can refer families?            
*Family  courts      
 *Court services                                                          
*Attorneys                                                               
*Department of Social Services                               *Anyone with child protection interests                  

Contact Information:

Family Connections
​"A Family Visitation Center"
PO Box 626
609 Goeden Drive
Yankton, SD 57078
Phone: 605.665.1204
Email: stacy@yanktonwebelieve.org
Why is there a Family Visitation Center?
RCFC is available to parents and their children as a resource for families seeking a wide range of services in the process of custody and litigation.  We strive to provide a neutral and safe environment in which parents may interact with their children while creating positive memories.  The safety and comfort of the children is the goal of our services.  We work continuously to promote the growth of happy healthy relationships between family members.

Who uses the Family Visitation Center?       
    ~ Family members needing support and assistance in                  establishing or re- establishing relationships.
    ~ When visitation times are sources of conflict, which is              witnessed by the children.
    ~ History of a parent picking up the children while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
    ~ Repeated pattern of inconsistency or irresponsibility in            exercising or allowing visitation.
    ~ Parents who have protection orders or restraining                    orders.
    ~ Families where children are in foster care due to abuse or        neglect.
    ~ Concern about a parent leaving the area with the                children.
    ~ Out of town parents needing a comfortable, home-like              atmosphere for visitation.
    ~ Parents with other special circumstances.