“Our trained Hope House Coordinators do a great job in providing a safe and comfortable environment for the child and parent. Our ultimate goal is to reconnect relationships.”
Hope House Program
The Hope House Program provides LaSalle County residents facing divorce or custody disputes a safe alternative to maintain vital parent-child connections. It offers supervised visitation and exchange services in their Ottawa office. While it may be mandated by the court, self-referral is also an option, and it’s free to families, as long as one member is a resident of LaSalle County.
It provides a secure option in divorce and custody cases when contact with the non-residential parent poses risks to the child or other family members. These supervised visits ensure the physical and emotional safety of children and families, particularly those affected by domestic violence.
The service guarantees impartial oversight, allowing non-residential parents access to their children in a secure environment, under the observation of trained personnel.
Hope House offers flexibility in scheduling visits. The service can range from short-term arrangements spanning 2 to 6 weeks, to longer durations up to a year or more, depending on the child’s age and specific circumstances.
Hope House is funded by the LaSalle County 708 Mental Health Board. It stands as a beacon of support for LaSalle County families, ensuring that the bonds between parents and children remain intact, even in the face of challenging legal and emotional landscapes.
Services available both to the public or through court referral.
Contact Stephanie at 815-431-3051 for more information.
Need More Information?
Please contact Stephanie at 815-431-3051 if you need help or feel ready to start this program.
