Services for Children and Families Brandon Friendship Centre - Brandon Access Exchange Service | Organization | Brandon Friendship Centre - Brandon Access Exchange Service |
| Address | 836 Lorne Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 0T8 |
| Phone | (204) 729-8115 |
| Fax |
(204) 726-0902 |
| Services | BAES provides supervised access services to separated or divorced families where there has been a history of domestic violence and/or where there exists a high level of conflict. Supervised Visitation Contact between a parent and one or more children in the presence of a third party. The third party observes, listens, and intervenes by limiting or modifying parent's behavior and protects the child from potential harm during a visit. Supervised Exchanges The transfer of children between two parental parties involving an independent third party who facilitates and supervises the actual exchange. The purpose is to avoid contact and potential conflict between parties throughout the course of the transfer. |
| Eligibility for Services | There has been a history of domestic violence and/or continued conflict. A parent identifies concern for their personal safety. There exists a court order pertaining to access or where there is an agreement between parties. |
| How to Access the Services |
Participation in BAES is voluntary. Both parents must initiate contact with BAES before we will proceed with the application process. Once both parties have contacted us, intake appointments are scheduled individually with each parent. Parents will be notified as soon as a suitable time for regularly scheduled access becomes available. |
| Costs |
Supervised Vist: $10.00 (families are allowed one two-hour visit per week). Supervised Exchange: $5.00 (more than one exchange per week may be accommodated). |
| Hours |
Visitation/Exchanges: Wednesday 6:00pm-8:00pm, Friday 6:00-8:00pm, Saturday 12:00-6:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-6:00 pm. Accommodated according to the availability of staff or as determined through the intake process. Office hours Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30pm. By appointment only. |
