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SUPERVISED VISITATION PROGRAM (SVP) | NORTHERN RIVERS FAMILY OF SERVICES

60 Academy Road, Albany, NY 12208

Eligibility
Families with children in foster care
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM evenings available by appointment
Application process
Referrals are initiated by the Schenectady County Department of Social Services
Fees
None
Service area
Schenectady County, New York
Assists families with creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for family visits. Services include: assessment of parenting needs and individualized goals, fully and partially supervised visitation, and check-ins during unsupervised visits, coached family visits, pre-visit consultation and debriefs following visits. Offers parent education, social relations (activities, planned events and advocacy services are made available to help reduce isolation), and assistance to enhance successful reunification and assistance with transition process to new services.
Last assured
08/11/2025
Providing organization
NORTHERN RIVERS FAMILY OF SERVICES
Offers assistance to individuals and families, which includes more than 60 programs and services to help with a number of challenges they may face.