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This site  The Web  Conflicting Families Have an Option - Angel House   Local family law attorney expands family service offering supervised visitation and neutral exchange services at the Katy office so that children and parents in conflict can maintain their relationship in a safe environment. Supervised visitation and neutral exchange facilities are essential in high conflict divorces and in families with history of domestic violence and abuse, allowing courts to balance the rights of parents to parent their children, children’s needs in maintaining a relationship with each parent, and child and parent safety.   Now families in Katy and surrounding areas have access to Angel House, which now offers services every Saturday and Sunday, and through the week by appointment.                Angel House is located at 1721 East Avenue, Katy Texas 77493, telephone 281-392-5525.  It is a converted home, and the staff works to maintain a homey feel.  In addition to a large shady back yard for outside play, the facility has a large playroom for group or multi family supervised visits and several smaller rooms for private supervised visits.  Off site supervised visits are also available; and there are many child friendly options nearby, such as Mary Jo Peckam Park, Katy City Park, and Katy Library.                Angel House staff works hard to maintain safety and security, while making parents and children feel welcome and comfortable.  The staff strives to provide full security and documentation without making the visiting parent feel demeaned or alienated.  Counseling services are also available during supervised visitation.  Crafts, toys, snacks, and other activities are available for the children and parents to enjoy.  Staff is experienced in childcare, law enforcement or other legal profession, psychology, or social work and has an additional 40 hours of training.               Neutral exchange services allow highly conflicting parents to exchange children at a neutral location without ever seeing each other.  Exchanges are also documented.  Documentation at exchange and during supervised visits is very important to maintain security and safety of children, to protect the visiting parent from false allegations, and to relieve fears of the other parent.  Staff is trained to remain neutral and not take sides, and to maintain complete and accurate documentation.  Audio and video recording of visits and exchanges is also available.              In addition, Angel House offers other services, including monitored telephone contact, theraputic visits, audo and video recording, theraputic visits, family mediation, and parent coordination.  Angel House staff receives extensive training (over 40 hours) and are required to have current first aid and CPR certification.                Angel House is privately run by R Anaicka Ortiz, a local family law attorney, and is a member of Supervised Visitation Network, Texas Supervised Visitation Network, and several foundations and organizations that address family violence and child abuse issues.  Court order or signed agreement by the parties is required for application of services.  Once accepted, parties must all go through orientation then follow the rules and procedures to remain in the program.  Angel House charges a fee for services on sliding scale that is offered here for download.  However, call and confirm that forms and fees have not changed.  Volunteers are needed to assist with non-supervisory activities.  All volunteers and staff must submit to a background check.       Contact Information 1721 East Ave Katy, Texas 77493 Telephone:  281-392-5525 Facsimile:  281-392-2501 E-mail:  411@katylegal.com		Fee Payment Options Orientation $75.00Application/Registration $25.00Security Fee (per hr) $75.00Witness Fee $100.00 Downloadable information is provided for general information purposes only. Sample Order Angel House Intake Form Angel House Playroom Rules Angel House Fee Schedule Angel House Getting Started Angel House Training Manual Table of Contents
		Resources to help kids and families cope with conflict. Domestic Violence Screening Article: Helping Children Understand Divorce Article: Parents Forever Article: Seeing Children Through Article: Using Books to Talk to Children Angel House Survey
Enter your starting address: Street Address:  City:  State:  ZIP Code:  MEDIA LINKS Family conflict has become such common place that media, movies, advertisers, and music have addressed the issue.  Click on the links below for examples. Ford "Bold Moves" Commercial by Ford http://www.veoh.com/multiplayer.swf?type=v&permalinkId=e103552EDrjqtmh&id=1" width="425" height="340" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer">> Broke Back Mountain to D-I-V-O-R-C-E http://www.veoh.com/multiplayer.swf?type=v&permalinkId=e114230t6GKQaGX&id=1" width="425" height="340" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer">>   Overview of Supervised Visitation   Parent-child attachment is important for child development.  Children are distressed when separated from a parent if they are attached, showing protest, despair, and detachment. In divorce, one parent usually has primary custody, and the child is more or less separated from the other parent.  Children fear being abandoned by the noncustodial parent.  Often the noncustodial parent decreases contact over time.  Children may feel rejected or forgotten.  Often children will interpret the loss as their fault, even if the parent was abusive.  By arranging contact in a safe setting, the child can come to terms with the abusive parent and hopefully avoid repeating the cycle.   When are supervised visitation services used:              CPS involvement – foster and adoption care             Family Violence – required in Texas Family Code             Substance Abuse Cases             Other For more information check NYSPCC Professionals’ Handbook on Providing Supervised Visitation,   New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, By Anne Reiniger, MSW, JD, Executive Director,  2000 NYSPCC  Next Article will address age appropriate activities during visits.	ANGEL HOUSE SERVICES: COLLABORATIVE LAW – Collaborative Law is a form of dispute resolution which minimizes the fight and animosity in a suit. In this process, parties and their attorneys agree at the outset to work together to identify and work out their issues without court involvement. The results are a less expensive, less emotionally destructive, more private, and more civil.  To find a collaborative attorney, contact Angel House or Law Office of R Anaicka Ortiz.  You may also check  www.collablawtexas.com. PARENT COORDINATION - A parent coordinator is appointed by the court to help parents develop and implement a workable co-parenting plan. The goal of a parent coordinator is to help parents focus on the needs of the children by identifying issues, reduceing misunderstandings, clarifying priorities, exploring possibilities for problem solving, developing a workable parenting plan, and complying with court orders.   Angel House has both attorney and non-attorney parent coordinators.  SEMINARS, WORK SHOPS, AND SUPPORT GROUPS: Angel House can customize an educational presentation to fit the your needs, including but not limited to topics of domestic violence, sexual abuse, services, parent coordinator certification, parenting issues, and children's issues.  Angel House offers a variety of support groups and workshops for children and adults, varying with needs of our clients.  Angel House also offers a program to certify parent coordinators following requirements of the Texas Family Code.  Contact us for more information, scheduling, and availability.  FAMILY DIVORCE MEDIATOR:  Current parenting plans often require parents to mediate before filing a new suit or modification.  Other couples want to use a mediator to work things out together and to minimize financial and emotional costs.  Angel House offers Divorce and Family Mediators who can mediate the family conflict, with or without attorneys.  Angel House has both attorney and non-attorney mediators. SUPERVISED VISITATION AND NEUTRAL EXCHANGE:  Angel House offers a variety of options for supervised visitation and neutral exchange, theraputic visits, monitored phone contact, and other protective services for Katy Texas and surrounding areas.  These services are provided to help families maintain relationships, preserve dignity, and above all, preserve safety for all involved.  The trained staff monitors and documents services.    For more informaiton complete the form on the home page or contact us at 411@katylegal.com  call 281-392-5525.
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