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ALASKA FAMILY SAFETY - Supporting Agencies in Protecting Families:

At Alaska Family Safety, we are committed to the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable families by providing neutral, structured, and professionally monitored supervised visitation and exchange services. We proudly serve Alaska’s families from our facility in Kenai, with practices informed by the State of Florida's supervised visitation standards, adapted for the Alaskan legal and cultural landscape.


Core Services Provided:


  • Supervised Visitation
    Professional monitors oversee parent-child interactions in a safe, neutral environment.
  • Supervised Virtual Visitation
    Monitored visitation through technology, such as video conferencing or phone calls that provides physical safeguards through monitored visitation with children without physical contact.
  • Supervised Exchanges
    Structured transfers of children between parents with safeguards to avoid direct contact and conflict.
  • Drug & Alcohol Testing
    On-site presumptive tests, confirmatory laboratory testing, and online result reporting to agencies and courts.
  • Documentation & Testimony
    Detailed notes, written summaries, and court testimony available to support legal and protective determinations.


Agency-Focused Support Services:


We work closely with law enforcement, guardian ad litems, family law attorneys, prosecutors, and child welfare professionals to reduce risks and provide services that are secure, trauma-informed, and legally sound.

Our team supports your agency’s mission by:

  • Reducing the risk of harm or conflict during child exchanges and supervised visits.
  • Providing court-compliant, professionally observed settings that adhere to DVPOs and child custody orders.
  • Conducting pre-visitation interviews and assessments and where appropriate having additional conditions on non-custodial parents to comply with substance abuse assessments, treatments, Batterers Intervention Program (BIP) education, and other risk-mitigating interventions to reduce the risk of incidents while visiting with children.
  • Supplying written and testimonial documentation to support custody, safety, and reunification decisions made by the courts, OCS, ICWA, GAL's and other agencies.
  • Collaborating on case planning and court proceedings for Domestic Violence Protective Orders (DVPOs) and Child in Need of Aid (CINA) matters.


Visitation Safety Plans:


We facilitate the development of customized Visitation Safety Plans designed to meet the safety needs of each child and family. These plans:

  • Are created with input from various sources and agencies that may include Office of Children’s Services (OCS), legal counsel, Guardian ad Litems, Courts, as well as custodial and non-custodial parents.
  • Outline specific conditions of visits, including arrival procedures, supervision levels, safety protocols, pre-visit drug and/or alcohol assessments and treatment, Batter's Intervention Program (BIP) education, and ongoing drug or alcohol screening requirements.
  • Are agreed upon by both parties to ensure clear expectations and enforceability.
  • Can be incorporated into court orders by reference, further ensuring compliance and family safety.

Alaska Family Safety representatives are available to testify in DVPO and CINA proceedings to explain the terms of these safety plans and help courts make informed decisions about visitation and child welfare.


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Below is a clear and comprehensive table outlining the five levels of supervised visitation services, including optional screening, tailored to your specifications. It describes each level’s purpose, eligibility criteria, and the supervisor’s responsibilities. In ongoing visitation where agencies, courts, or parties agree, the visitation agreement can be amended to reduce the supervision level of service, but only with consent of A.F.S.S. 

Leven 1 - Standard Supervision


  1. Purpose / Critera: Baseline supervision for visits where no significant risk factors are present. If the non-custodial parent is NOT currently subject to a domestic violence protective order (DVPO) , been subject to a DVPO in the previous 48 months prior to application for services, OR has been charged, convicted, or is pending charges for any crimes listed in Alaska Statute 18.66.990(3), the non-custodial parent meets criteria for this supervision.
  2. Supervisor Responsibilities:
  3. Monitor interactions at all times.
  4. Ensure safe environment.
  5. Document start/end times, activities, and any relevant observations.
  6. Report concerns to caseworkers/parties.
  7. Follow A.F.S.S. safety protocols.

 

Leven 2 - Domestic Violence (Child non-victim)


  1. Purpose / Critera:  When there's a current short-term or long-term protective order (DVPO or Stalking PO) in place listing the custodial parent as the petitioner and the non-custodial parent as the respondent. Any allegations of domestic violence or stalking must exclude any of the children subject to the visitation plan as victims or witnesses listed in the DVPO or Stalking PO pettitions.
  2. Supervisor Responsibilities:
  3. Monitor interactions at all times.
  4. Ensure compliance with all Protective Orders.
  5. Prevent Contact between parents I.A.W. court orders.
  6. Observe child–parent interactions for signs of distress.
  7. Ensure safe environment.
  8. Document start/end times, activities, and any relevant observations.
  9. Report concerns to caseworkers/parties.
  10. Verify identity and maintain safety protocols.


Level 3 Child Victim of Physical / Sexual Assault:


  1. Purpose / Critera:  Required when the non-custodial parent was or is a respondent or criminal defendant, and the children involved in the visitation plan have been victims of physical or sexual assault, or victims of any crime involving domestic violence as listed in AS 18.66.990(3) OR if the non-custodial parent has been convicted of a crime listed in AS 11.71.010 – AS 11.71.030 within the last 48 months. If drugs and/or alcohol were a factor listed in any criminal complaint relative to the children being victims of the above mentioned crimes, Drug & Alcohol Screening is MANDATORY prior to any visitation.
  2. Absent a court order directing supervised visitation, and in all cases where there are open C.I.N.A. cases, or in cases where children are victims of any felony assault, coordination with OCS, ICWA, or Mental Health Practitioners providing victim services to the children must be consulted and consent to visitation at any level where the child subject to the visitation application is a victim.
  3. Supervisor Responsibilities:
  4. Maintain heightened observation.
  5. Ensure compliance with all Protective Orders.
  6. Report signs of trauma or distress.
  7. Enforce "Zero-Tolerance" for inappropriate behavior.
  8. Facilitate trauma-informed, age appropriate activities.
  9. Prevent Contact between parents I.A.W. court orders.
  10. Observe child–parent interactions for signs of distress.
  11. Ensure safe environment.
  12. Document start/end times, activities, and any relevant observations.
  13. Coordinate with therapists, OCS / ICWA caseworkers, and / or Court when applicable.
  14. Verify identity and maintain safety protocols.


Level 4 - Virtual Supervised Visitation:


  1. Purpose / Critera:  For virtual-only contact (e.g., Skype, Zoom), either in conjunction with or instead of in-person visits. In any case where the non-custodial parent meets any conditions listed in the “Purpose/When Required” section of Level 3, Drug & Alcohol Screening is MANDATORY prior to any visitation.
  2. Supervisor Responsibilities:
  3. Confirm technology setup (audio/video clarity).
  4. Ensure privacy and prevent unauthorized recording.
  5. Monitor live interactions and take screenshots if needed.
  6. Document any concerns or interruptions.
  7. Provide technical support.


Level 5 - Supervised Exchanges:


  1. Purpose / Critera:  Used solely for handoffs where parents do not require ongoing visit supervision, but safe exchange is needed for any reason. 
  2. Supervisor Responsibilities:
  3. Observe drop-off and pick-up.
  4. Verify identities of both parents and children.
  5. Check for unsafe items or behaviors.
  6. Escort children safely.
  7. Document presence/absence, timeliness, and any concerns.
  8. Coordinate with therapists, OCS / ICWA case workers, and/or Courts when applicable.


Optional: Drug / Alcohol Screening:


  1. Purpose / Critera:  Applies when there is a concern about substance use by the non-custodial parent, regardless of service level.
  2. Supervisor Responsibilities:
  3. Administer or coordinate tests - urine, oral fluids, PBT breath test.
  4. Record test type, date/time/results.
  5. Deny visit if test results in presumptive positive for drugs or alcohol.
  6. Ensure secure chain of custody.
  7. Notify caseworkers/court/agency if positive or refused.


Security Measures at Our Facility:


The safety of children, custodial parents, and all participants is our highest priority. Our facility incorporates physical separation protocols, surveillance, and staff procedures designed to ensure secure, court-compliant interactions:

  • Managed entrances, exits, and waiting areas for custodial and non-custodial parents or DVPO petitioners and respondents.
  • Staggered arrival and departure times to prevent unnecessary contact and reduce emotional strain.
  • On-site staff coordination to enforce no-contact and court-ordered safety restrictions.
  • Continuous video and audio monitoring of visitation and exchange areas.
  • Secure storage of surveillance footage to assist in law enforcement and court reviews.

In cases where court orders are violated, Alaska Family Safety will:

  • Provide audio, video, and written evidence to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.
  • Submit affidavits and sworn testimony for use in judicial proceedings.
  • Assist in enforcement of DVPO, CINA, and custody-related rulings.


Required Release of Information:


To maintain transparency and legal compliance:

  1. All non-custodial parents, DVPO respondents, and individuals under conditions of release are required to sign a Release of Information (ROI).
  2. This ROI permits Alaska Family Safety to provide audio/video surveillance, documentation, and testimony to:
  3. Office of Children’s Services (OCS)
  4. Law enforcement agencies
  5. Courts
  6. Guardian ad Litems
  7. These records will be released upon formal request to aid in investigations, enforcement, and court deliberations related to child safety.
    

Why Alaska Family Safety?


  • Trauma-informed, court-aligned services tailored to high-risk family cases.
  • Facilities and procedures designed to support victims of domestic violence and child abuse.
  • Staff trained in family law, domestic violence dynamics, child development, and mandated reporting.
  • Infrastructure and testimony capabilities that make us a reliable partner for agencies and courts.


Contact & Referrals:

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Alaska Family Safety is a division of

Cook Inlet Professional Services, LLC


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