Court ordered visitation and exchange (COVE)

Mary Guetersloh is in charge of the COVE program, which exists to assist children of parents in broken relationships see their non-custodial parent in a safe, secure, dependable, considerate, and above all, neutral environment.  The best interest of the child(ren) is the focus.  The two programs offered by COVE are Custodial Exchange and Supervised Visitation.  COVE is a place where parents regularly exchange custody of their children as ordered by the court with confidence because of a process that is reliable and consistent.  COVE also provides a pleasant environment for a supervised visitation between the non-custodial parent and child(ren).  

The current cases have been directed by the court to participate in the COVE programs.  Court-ordered cases are the most frequent; however, COVE is willing to assist parents who can agree to participate.  The major factor in both programs is that the two parents enter the building in two different entrances in such a way that they never have to see each other.  This prevents the child(ren) from experiencing the possible negative emotions from either parent.   We believe that by providing these services, the added measure of stability and uniformity will help improve the lives of those children in our community whose lives have been affected by the stress of upset and estranged parents. 

The program is growing and is always in need of financial assistance and volunteers.  If you are interested in giving about 4 to 8 hours a month to assist, please leave a message for Mary Guetersloh at the HOPE Community of Shalom office and your call will be returned.  The COVE office is not open unless there is an appointment or during the standard custodial exchanges.