Metropolitan's Violence Prevention and Intervention programs and services address violence in homes and schools to keep individuals and families safe.
To find out if you're eligible for programs, call Metropolitan Family Services at 312-986-4000.
Programs Include
Family Violence Intervention Program
Is an early intervention service program for survivors of partner abuse and their children. The program also offers services to teens and children who have witnessed domestic violence. Staff provides outreach, education, counseling, safety planning, information and referral and case management. Also provides legal services.
Safe Exchange
Provides a safe environment to exchange a child(ren) from one parent to the other so that the non-custodial parent can take the child(ren) for time outlined by the court. Parents and non-custodial parents do not encounter each other. Safe Exchange is only provided to non- Department of Child(ren) and Family Services (DCFS) clients and requires a court order and orientation prior to making scheduling an exchange.
Safe Start
Provides services to children 0-6 and their families who have been
exposed to violence, including media violence, community violence, domestic violence and abuse/neglect. Family support groups, mental health services, case management, referrals and outreach are provided. Safe Start is funded by IVPA.
Supervised Visitation
Provides an opportunity for non-custodial parents and child(ren) spend time together in a safe, comfortable, nonthreatening and conflict free environment. Staff work with parents to plan age-appropriate activates strengthening parent-child bond and promoting the mental and emotional well being of the child(ren). Supervised Visitation is only provided to non- Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) clients and requires a court order and orientation prior to scheduling a visit.
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