Supervised Visitation and Monitored Exchange
The Court recognizes that many of the domestic relations court cases filed involve children and domestic violence. The purpose of the Family Ties Program is two-fold: One, to provide Supervised Visitation for children in a safe, secure and comfortable environment. Visits are supervised by Visitation Supervisors who always keep the child(ren) within sight and/or sound as ordered by the Court. Two, to provide monitored exchange services – to move children safely from one parent to the other.
Both services eliminate contact between parents, making each visit for the child(ren) a safe and positive experience.
Parents must agree to cooperate with the Family Ties Program. Participation in the Family Ties Program requires a court order.
Family Ties is committed to following Best Standards and Practices as outlined in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Administrative Order 2026-02 that can be found here: AO2026-02.
I have my Court Order, now what?
1. Parties will contact Family Ties as directed on their Court Order.
2. Family Ties will determine the appropriate provider and cost. The cost is determined by income and will either be paid to the Clerk of the Court or to the provider directly. Each case will be considered individually.
3. Parties will work with the provider to set up visitation
4. Family Ties will receive reports from Providers and file them electronically in the parties’ case
How do I contact Family Ties?
Family Ties Staff may be reached by phone at 407.836.0426 or email at familyties@ninthcircuit.org
If your Court Order states you may use a provider other than Family Ties, providers may be found here: List of Florida Supervised Visitation Programs | Institute for Trauma and Resilience Studies