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Comprehensive family services — trauma-informed, court-approved, and focused on the wellbeing of every child.

Supervised Visitation Therapeutic Visitation Reunification Therapy Supervised Exchanges CARE Program Family Support
Service 01

Supervised Visitation

Supervised visitation maintains the protection and safety of all participants while providing active interventions that support and encourage parents and children to have smooth, consistent visits. We deliver services in our homelike facility, community locations, or family homes.

Who This Service Is For

  • Parents and children separated by court order
  • Families navigating drug-related issues or mental health challenges
  • Cases involving newly discovered parentage
  • Families requiring neutral third-party oversight during visits

How the Process Works

  • Intake appointment required ($50 per party) before visitation begins
  • Sessions last two or more hours, with extensible timeframes available
  • Both standard and expedited sessions available
  • Visits documented and reported per SVN Standards
  • All supervisors complete 20+ hours of training

Expected Outcomes

  • Safe, consistent parent-child contact maintained
  • Documentation suitable for court review
  • Gradual rebuilding of healthy parent-child relationship
  • Reduced conflict during visits

Fees

  • Hourly visitation rate: $50
  • Sliding scale fees available for qualifying families
  • $50 intake appointment per party required to begin

Get Started

Register online and our team will reach out within 24 hours to schedule your intake appointment.

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Questions? Contact us at:

(210) 446-7029

info@thebluhouse.org

Service 02

Therapeutic Supervised Visitation

Therapeutic supervised visitation combines professional oversight with clinical support for families dealing with complex trauma, high conflict, or behavioral health challenges. A licensed clinician is present during visits to provide real-time therapeutic intervention and guidance.

Who This Service Is For

  • High-conflict families where standard visitation is insufficient
  • Cases involving trauma, PTSD, or attachment disorders
  • Families where a child has expressed fear or reluctance about visits
  • Court-ordered cases requiring clinical documentation
  • Families transitioning from supervised to unsupervised visitation

How the Process Works

  • Initial clinical assessment of each family member
  • Licensed clinician present during all visits
  • Therapeutic interventions provided in real time
  • Progress notes and court reports prepared after each session
  • Coordination with attorneys, CPS, and other providers

Expected Outcomes

  • Reduced trauma responses during parent-child contact
  • Clinical documentation supporting court decisions
  • Improved communication between parent and child
  • Clear pathway toward less-restrictive visitation

Referral Requirements

  • Court order or CPS referral typically required
  • Clinical intake assessment required before services begin
  • Contact us to discuss eligibility and scheduling

Get Started

Register online and our team will reach out within 24 hours to schedule your intake appointment.

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Questions? Contact us at:

(210) 446-7029

info@thebluhouse.org

Service 03

Reunification Therapy

Reunification therapy is a structured therapeutic process that helps estranged parents and children rebuild their relationship under professional guidance. Designed for cases where contact has been significantly disrupted or severed, this program creates a safe, supported pathway back to healthy family connection.

Who This Service Is For

  • Families where parent-child contact has been severed or severely limited
  • Children who have resisted or refused contact with a parent
  • Families recovering from high-conflict divorce or separation
  • Cases involving parental alienation concerns
  • Court-referred families seeking gradual reintegration

How the Process Works

  • Comprehensive assessment of all family members
  • Individual sessions with child and parent before joint sessions
  • Structured joint sessions with therapeutic support
  • Gradual increase in contact frequency and duration
  • Regular progress reports provided to court and attorneys
  • Coordination with other mental health providers as needed

Expected Outcomes

  • Restored or improved parent-child relationship
  • Child's emotional safety maintained throughout the process
  • Court-ready documentation of progress
  • Skills for parents to maintain healthy relationship post-therapy

Referral Requirements

  • Court order or attorney referral required
  • All parties must consent to participate
  • Comprehensive intake assessment required prior to beginning

Get Started

Register online and our team will reach out within 24 hours to schedule your intake appointment.

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Questions? Contact us at:

(210) 446-7029

info@thebluhouse.org

Service 04

Supervised Exchanges

Our supervised exchange service provides a neutral, no-contact location for child handoffs between separating or separated parents. By keeping parents apart during transfers, we protect children from exposure to adult conflict and reduce tension for all parties.

Who This Service Is For

  • Families with domestic violence history or restraining orders
  • High-conflict separations where direct contact causes distress
  • Cases involving risk of emotional harm to children
  • Situations with abduction risk
  • Cases involving incarceration or legal restrictions
  • Families where child has expressed preference for neutral handoff

How the Process Works

  • One parent arrives and drops off child with our staff
  • Staff ensures first parent has left before contacting second parent
  • Second parent arrives and receives child from staff
  • Parents never need to be in the same space at the same time
  • All exchanges are documented for legal records

Expected Outcomes

  • Child protected from witnessing parental conflict
  • Safe, predictable exchange routine established
  • Documented record of all handoffs
  • Reduced stress for children and parents alike

Get Started

Register online and our team will reach out within 24 hours to schedule your intake appointment.

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Questions? Contact us at:

(210) 446-7029

info@thebluhouse.org

Service 05

CARE Program

The CARE Program (Children, Attachment, Relationships, and Engagement) is a comprehensive service that combines supervised visitation with structured parenting education. Parents receive a customized coaching curriculum built from their initial assessment, helping them build the skills their family needs to thrive.

Who This Service Is For

  • Parents who need both visitation services and parenting skill development
  • Court-ordered cases requiring documented parenting improvement
  • Families dealing with substance recovery, mental health, or neglect concerns
  • Parents seeking to strengthen their relationship with their children

How the Process Works

  • Initial comprehensive assessment of parent and family needs
  • Customized coaching curriculum developed from assessment results
  • Program runs 8, 12, or 16 weeks depending on family needs
  • Supervised visits combined with in-session coaching
  • Progress milestones tracked and documented throughout
  • Completion certificate provided for court records

Expected Outcomes

  • Measurable improvement in parenting skills and confidence
  • Stronger, more secure parent-child attachment
  • Documented progress for court review
  • Life for children full of love, caring, fun, and guidance

Get Started

Register online and our team will reach out within 24 hours to schedule your intake appointment.

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Questions? Contact us at:

(210) 446-7029

info@thebluhouse.org

Service 06

Family Support Services

Our Family Support Services provide ongoing resources for families navigating the challenges of court involvement, separation, and reunification. From parent education to community connections, we walk alongside families through every step.

What's Included

  • Nurturing Parenting Skills program
  • Developmental activity guidance
  • Family tradition-building support
  • Community resource referrals
  • Co-parenting communication coaching
  • Positive discipline education

Expected Outcomes

  • Parents equipped with practical, evidence-based tools
  • Healthier family communication patterns
  • Children thriving in stable, loving relationships
  • Families connected to broader community resources

Get Started

Register online and our team will reach out within 24 hours to schedule your intake appointment.

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Questions? Contact us at:

(210) 446-7029

info@thebluhouse.org

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Most families come to us through a court order or CPS referral, but we also accept voluntary referrals from families, attorneys, and counselors. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
Complete our online registration form or call us at (210) 446-7029. A $50 intake appointment is required per party before services begin. We'll walk you through each step.
Supervised visitation is $50 per hour. A $50 intake appointment per party is required to begin services. Sliding scale fees are available for qualifying families. Contact us to discuss financial assistance options.
We primarily serve families at our facility at 3501 W. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78207 — just 2.5 miles from the Bexar County Courthouse. We also offer community-based and in-home services when appropriate.
Yes. All supervisors complete 20+ hours of initial training and maintain ongoing continuing education. Our programs adhere to SVN (Supervised Visitation Network) Standards.

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