At Village Arms, we recognize that maintaining family connections is essential for the well-being of children in foster care. Our Supervised Visitation Services provide a safe, structured, and culturally affirming environment where African American families can maintain meaningful relationships while working toward reunification.

Our trauma-informed approach ensures that both parents and children receive compassionate, non-judgmental support during supervised visits, creating a space where families can rebuild trust, strengthen relationships, and develop the skills necessary for successful reunification.

Visits are goal-oriented and structured to support reunification by helping parents demonstrate progress in parenting skills, emotional regulation, and family stability.

We collaborate with caseworkers, legal advocates, and community organizations to reduce unnecessary delays and ensure families receive the support they need to reunify safely and successfully.

Culturally Sensitive Supervision

• Visits are facilitated by trained staff who understand the cultural, social, and historical context that impacts African American families.

• Our team emphasizes family strengths and fosters a supportive, empowering environment rather than a punitive one.

Healing-Centered Family Engagement

• We recognize the impact of historical and intergenerational trauma on African American families and work to reduce shame, stigma, and barriers to reunification.

• Parents receive coaching and mentorship to help them build positive parenting skills in a supportive, strengths-based setting.

Safe, Nurturing, and Culturally Affirming Spaces

• Visits take place in welcoming, family-friendly environments

• Families are encouraged to incorporate cultural practices, rituals, and traditions into visits, reinforcing a sense of identity and belonging for children

Parental Coaching & Skill-Building

• Parents receive hands-on guidance, modeling, and real-time feedback to help them develop healthy, developmentally appropriate parenting techniques.

• Support is personalized based on each family’s unique needs and strengths.