HEALING FAMILIES THROUGH CONNECTION

More than half of children in foster care in Chatham County reunify with their families.

In 2022, Brightside opened The Bright House — a supervised visitation and family support center designed to strengthen parent-child relationships in a safe, welcoming environment.

How We Support Families

Supervised Visitation

We provide a safe and supportive environment where children can maintain meaningful connections with their parents or caregivers.

• On-site (Bright House) Visits 
  
• Community Visits
  
• Virtual Visits
  

Parent Skills Assessment & Coaching

Guidance and encouragement to strengthen parenting skills through Family Support Specialists.

Sibling Visits

We provide a safe and fun environment for siblings to enjoy each other’s company and strengthen their family bond, even when they live in different homes.

Objective Documentation

We provide objective documentation of visits, offering detailed, factual records without interpretation of parent–child interactions, ensuring courts and professionals receive accurate, unbiased information to support decision-making.

Parent Advocacy

We provide a parent advocate to support caregivers as they work toward reunification and stability.

• Personalized support and advocacy.
  
• Assistance navigating systems, access resources and stay on track with their case plan.
  
• Ongoing encouragement and hands-on support to build stability and achieve milestones.
  

Resources & Forms

Request Visitation Notes

Submit a request for visitation documentation or notes.

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DFCS

DFCS Transportation Referral & Consent Form

DFCS Visitation Request Form

DFCS Sibling Visit Request Form

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Family Law

Family Law Visitation Request Form

Supervised Visitation Services

Supervised visitation services are available for families in foster care and community referrals. Referrals may be made by DFCS, Juvenile Court, CASA, or attorneys.

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Family Law Standard Rates

Price subject to increase for more than 4 children. 

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Family Law Sliding Scale Rates

Bright House is committed to making services accessible to families whenever possible. A limited number of reduced-rate spots are available through our sliding scale program, based on household income and financial need. Availability is considered on a case-by-case basis, and spots may not always be open. If you would like to be considered for the sliding scale, please contact us directly to discuss current availability.

Prices subject to increase for more than 4 children. 

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ADDITIONAL FEES

• Holiday Visits — 1.5x standard rate
• No Show Fee — $75
• Observation Reports — $5 monthly fee (Requests for reports must be subpoenaed.) ​​​

It is recommended that all Court Orders or other visitation agreements should specify which party is responsible for the fees.  Fees may be allocated between the parties with specified percentages designated per party.

A Safe & Welcoming Space for Families

The Bright House was intentionally created to feel calm, welcoming, and family-centered — helping children and caregivers feel safe, supported, and connected.

QUESTIONS ABOUT SERVICES?

Our team is here to answer questions and help families navigate supervised visitation and support services.

Claudia Williams
​Bright House Program Director

[email protected]

Alex Jones
​Program Coordinator

[email protected]

Phone

(912) 447-8908

Thank you to our Bright House Funders