Description:

Provides supervised visitation and a safe space for child-custody exchange. Intended for families with history of violence, substance use, or mental health issues.

Eligibility:

- Open to all
- One parent must reside in Lake County

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

Sliding scale fee based on income

Intake Process:

- Call for intake
- Accepts referrals from 19th Judicial Circuit Court, self referrals, or a third party

Documents required:
-Photo ID (Driver's License, Passport, Consulate etc.)
-Proof of income
-Court order, if applicable

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

Gift Cards:
- Walmart, Target, Jewel, etc. increments of $25.00

Paper products:
- Ziplock bags, aluminum foil, food storage containers, toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates, tissues, napkins.

Cleaning supplies:
- Bleach, sponges, detergent, dish soap, trash bags, disinfectant wipes, garbage cans, brooms, mops.

Office/School Supplies:
- Tape, paper, envelopes, staplers, binder clips, tape, scissors, mailing labels, journals/ notebooks.

Volunteer Opportunities:

1. Volunteer Facilitator - Assist with client needs, supervise visitation and child custody exchanges, answer telephone and communicate messages to appropriate staff, assist with general upkeep of visitation spaces.

2. Facility Management Assistant - Assist in general upkeep of the facility including organizing storage rooms and visitation room, sorting donations, cleaning and disinfecting toys, restocking supplies, and other basic tasks

Contact Name for Volunteer Opportunities: Teresa Martinez-Guzman at 847-731-7165 x1025 or tmartinezguzman@asafeplaceforhelp.org

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

October 24, 2024

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