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NECCO Safe Spot NECCO's Safe Spot Visitation & Exchange program provides a safe, family friendly environment for children. The program provides services to foster safe, healthy parent/child contact. We offer: Monitored exchanges :: Facilitate the transfer of the child between parents, grandparents, or other family members for unsupervised off-site visitation. Supervised visits :: Facilitate a safe, neutral environment so children can visit with their non-custodial parent. Staff remains in the presence of the child at all times to ensure safety. Who should use the Safe Spot? The program is available to children, ages 0-18, who need a safe, neutral location in order to have positive, consistent contact with their parent or non-custodial family member. The program offers age appropriate activities in a structured environment. We provide audio and video surveillance of the visitation premises to promote the safety of our clients. The program also serves parents, grandparents or guardians who participate due to :: A history of domestic conflict or accusations of wrongdoing, including court ordered clients with Civil Protection Orders and Temporary Restraining Orders. Referrals as a means of establishing or re-establishing a parent / child relationship. Allegations or confirmations of abuse or neglect, confirmation of drug or alcohol use, flight risk, a history or charges pending of violence or criminal prosecution. Inability of parties to minimize the negative communication and interaction imposed on the minor children. How do I use the Safe Spot? In order to schedule a visit at the Safe Spot contact program staff to schedule an intake interview. Please bring your driver's license or photo ID and proof of your household income. Upon completion of the intake interview, staff will be able to schedule exchange or visitation. Parents who have been victims of domestic violence will receive a fee waiver. Days and hours of service NECCO's Safe Spot is open weekdays to receive phone calls and schedule visits. Please contact the program to confirm visitation staff members are available to assist you. The Safe Spot is open on the following times and days for visitation and exchange appointments :: Tuesday, 5pm to 8:30pm Wednesday, 5pm to 8:30pm Friday, 5pm to 8:30pm Sunday 5pm to 8:30pm * Please call to arrange additional appointment times How is the program funded? The program is supported by Subgrant number 2006-WF-VA5-8728 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Programs through the State of Ohio, Office of Criminal Justice Services. What are the benefits? Children are not exposed to conflict or violence. Both parents are able to maintain a relationship with their children. Security is in place to ensure the safety of parents, children and the public. The neutral atmosphere is child friendly and promotes positive, consistent contact. The community benefits by the decrease of public exchanges, such as those that take place at police stations or restaurants. Only 10 minutes from Ashland, KY! Directions Approx. 7 miles from Ashland Bridge Go Right onto 52 E from Bridge Take the Solida Road Exit Go Left off the Exit onto County Road 18 Right at the Stop Sign onto Solida Road/County Road 18 Necco Safe Spot is Approx. 1 mile on the Right Questions? Please contact our Visitation Specialist at: NECCO Safe Spot 1130 County Road 18 | South Point, OH 45680 740.894.4360 www.necco.org	Youth Services  Therapeutic Foster Care  Prevention Services  Juvenile Detention    Alternatives  NECCO Safe Spot
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