Safe exchanges of children may also be provided for those who are currently receiving supervised visits at OUR House and for those who have unsupervised visits off premises. OUR House families are referred by the Court or Department of Children and Families. Safe exchanges may be necessary when there has been a history of domestic violence or antagonistic behavior. Furthermore, this may reduce the risk of children being exposed to inappropriate behavior. A safe exchange may also be required to ensure sobriety before exercising visitation rights for a parent if they have had a history of substance abuse.
Supervised visits are for one and one-half hours.
Trained volunteers supervise visits and safe exchanges. These volunteers are mature, compassionate people who realize that this is a difficult situation for each person involved. There is no fee for OUR House services however, a referral from the Court or Department of Children and Families is required. These services are provided through the collaborative efforts of the Broward County Board of Commissioners, grants and community members concerned about families.