MONITORED CUSTODY EXCHANGES
The mission of the Custody Exchange Program is to promote the physical and emotional security of children and their families and provide a safe and supportive environment for monitored custody exchanges.
We are committed to enhancing parent and child relationships during custody exchanges in an atmosphere that fosters safe and healthy interactions.
THIS SERVICE IS FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL.
SAFETY IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY
The Lycoming County Custody Exchange Center provides a secure, comfortable, and child-friendly place where children can continue a positive relationship with both of their parents.
The program is designed so that parents have no on-site contact. You will be assigned to use one of the two entrances to the Custody Exchange Center. To ensure no contact, you must park in the designated area and use the door that is assigned to you for all exchanges.
All Custody Exchange Center staff and volunteers have received appropriate clearances and completed required training. Staff are also mandated child abuse reporters. We are required by law to report any suspected child abuse or mistreatment to the proper authorities.
All Custody Exchange Center staff and volunteers have received appropriate clearances and completed required training. Staff are also mandated child abuse reporters. We are required by law to report any suspected child abuse or mistreatment to the proper authorities.
Who Qualifies?
All participants must live in Lycoming County and have a court-ordered custody agreement.
Hours of Operation
The Lycoming County Custody Exchange Center provides monitored custody exchanges on the following days:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 8:00am-7:00pm
WHY IS A CUSTODY EXCHANGE CENTER NEEDED?
In 2013, a woman's life was taken when she went to her ex- boyfriend's home to pick up their two children. He set fire to her car where they both perished.
One incident like that is one too many. Knowing custody exchanges can be very stressful on parents and their children, specifically when a form of abuse has been experienced in the relationship, the Lycoming County Custody Exchange Center provides a way to prevent horrible tragedies like that from happening again. Ensuring there is no contact between the parental parties diminishes the tension, anxiety, and safety risk for all involved.