What are Monitored Parenting and Exchange Centers?

Monitored Parenting and Exchange centers are safe, neutral places that allow separated parents to exchange children for visitation without having to meet each other directly.  The centers help to reduce the chance of a confrontational meeting in front of children. 

In cases where domestic violence has been an issue, centers prevent the abuser from being alone with the victim.  Monitored Exchange Centers allows the victim to arrive and depart without fear of being followed.  They also provide a non-threatening environment for children as they move from the presence of one parent to the other. 

Does a monitored visitation exchange have to be ordered by the court? 

No.  A judge may include monitored visitation exchange in an order.  But a court order is not necessary for parents to take advantage of this service.  Parents may contact the centers directly to set up a monitored visitation exchange. 

How do I set up a monitored visitation exchange?

To arrange a monitored visitation exchange, contact the nearest center.  (They are listed below.)  Each center operates differently.  The center you contact will tell you about their own individual procedure

How do I know a Monitored Parenting Center is a safe place to leave my child?

Centers are regulated by West Virginia law and must meet high standards with regards to the cleanliness and set-up of the facility as well as the qualifications of the staff.

List of Certified Monitored Parenting Exchange Programs in West Virginia

Beckley

Women’s Resource Center Family Visitation Center
304)255-2559  

Charleston

Resolve Family Abuse Program Monitored Visitation and Exchange Program
(304)340-3554

Fayetteville

Women’s Resource Center Family Visitation Center
(304)255-2559 

Harrisville

Family Crisis Intervention Center Kids First Program -
(304)428-1467;

Lewisburg

Family Refuge Center-The Family Visitation Center
(304)645-6334

Martinsburg

Shenandoah Women’s Center Monitored Visitation Center of the Eastern Panhandle
(304)263-8292

Moundsville

YWCA of Wheeling – Family Violence Prevention Program Visitation Center
(304)232-2748

New Martinsville

YWCA of Wheeling– Family Violence Prevention Program Visitation Center
(304)232-2748

Parkersburg

Family Crisis Intervention Center Kids First Program
(304)428-1467

Princeton

The Children’s Home Society of West Virginia– Princeton Family Visitation Center
(304)425-8428    

Spencer

Family Crisis Intervention Center Kids First Program >br>(304)428-1467

Wheeling

YWCA of Wheeling– Family Violence Prevention Program Visitation Center 
(304)232-2748    

Union

Family Refuge Center-The Family Visitation Center
(304)645-6334