Access for Parents and Children in Ontario (APCO) is a not-for-profit organization that provides supervised parenting time to separated families. We are funded by the Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services (MCCSS) of Ontario and operated by a Board of Directors. Access for Parents and Children in Ontario has been serving the community since 1992.
When parents separate, visits for the child with the parent (or a relative) who doesn’t have custody may present difficulties. Access for Parents and Children in Ontario (APCO) supervises visits by non-custodial parents/visiting parties (or other relatives) and supervises exchanges; that is, when one parent (or caregiver) drops off a child and the other picks up the child.
Supervised visits may reduce the stress a child experiences, by providing a neutral conflict-free atmosphere where parent and child can have constructive contact.
Also, supervised visitation can address a number of concerns. For example: there may be concerns about the safety of a child or mother; the visiting party may have a drug or alcohol problem or a psychiatric disability; there may have been a lengthy separation between the parent and child; or there may be a risk of abduction.
Act as a neutral third party!
Provide a safe and child-focused setting for parenting time!
Committed to the best interests of children!
Offer supervised visits and exchanges through-out the GTA!
