Centre County Child Access Center
310 North Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
ph: 814.548.0034
fax: 814.548.0046
alt: 1.877.258.0076
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can use the Child Access Center?
A court order is required to use the Child Access Center. You can contact your attorney or the Court Administrator (355-6727) and ask how to obtain a court order.
- How much does it cost to use the Child Access Center?
There is a one-time intake fee that is based on income. This intake fee is minimal and is included in the court order. The fee may be waived by the judge or the Program Director.
- Why would I have to use the Child Access Center for custody exchanges?
- The purpose of the Child Access Center is to provide a safe, comfortable setting where parents have no direct contact during exchanges. Children can continue to have a positive relationship with both parents. Safety for all is our primary goal.
- Who will be present at the exchanges?
- There is a staff member and several trained volunteers who assist with the exchanges. All staff and volunteers have criminal background checks and clearances for child abuse.
- Do you make reports about parents to the court?
- We do not perform evaluations or make any recommendations. We do contact the court if you have not scheduled your orientation within the ten day period required in your court order. Records are available to the court and other law agencies with the receipt of a subpoena. These records consist only of dates and times of exchanges.
- Are you mandated to report child abuse?
Yes. All staff and volunteers of the Child Access Center are required by law to report any suspected child abuse.
- What if our custody arrangements change?
- We ask that you keep the Child Access Center staff informed of any changes that would affect your change schedule.
- How long do we need to use the Child Access Center?
Since you are court ordered to use the Child Access Center you (parents) would need to contact the judge if you feel as though you are ready to make other arrangements. The Child Access Center does NOT decide how long you use our services. The decision belongs to you and the court.
Still have questions? Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.
This project was supported by Safe Havens Grant No. 2008-CW-AX-K003awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice.The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in thispublication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on ViolenceAgainst Women.
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310 North Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
ph: 814.548.0034
fax: 814.548.0046
alt: 1.877.258.0076
cccac
