Preventive Visitation Services

The government authority in Buffalo, New York is seeking a provider of preventive visitation services for families involved in or at risk of child welfare intervention. These services are intended for families who are required to participate following a Child Protective Services investigation and family court involvement, as well as families who voluntarily accept services due to significant risk factors for child abuse or neglect.

The selected vendor will support positive experiences for children that contribute to family and foster care well-being and functioning. Services are expected to help parents, relatives, and children build the skills needed to reunify safely or transition to another permanent living arrangement through supervised and guided interactions in a variety of settings that promote child safety and permanency.

The provider must be prepared to serve all referred families regardless of the circumstances that led to a child's placement in care. The scope also includes accommodating complete family units, including large sibling groups, and ensuring safe, secure visitation arrangements when a parent has a known history of hostile behavior.