a non profit in progress
A place for families to reconnect
A safe, welcoming space for foster care visitation and parenting support
— built on the belief that every family deserves dignity.
A safe, welcoming space for foster care visitation and parenting support
— built on the belief that every family deserves dignity.
OUR MISSION
The Reunification Center exists to provide families navigating the child welfare system with a space that feels fundamentally different from what they've come to expect. We believe the environment in which families meet matters — that warmth, privacy, and intentional design can shift the entire experience of visitation.
Our work is grounded in a simple conviction: when families are treated with dignity, reconnection becomes possible. We offer supervised visits, parenting education, and a consistent, stable presence for families working toward reunification.
WHAT WE DO
We provide a calm, private setting for court-ordered and voluntary visitation. Every detail of the space is designed to help families feel at ease — so visits can focus on what matters most.
Our programs meet parents where they are. Through individualized coaching and group classes, we support skill-building in a way that respects each family's story and circumstances.
From the moment families arrive, the space communicates care. Natural light, comfortable furnishings, and thoughtful design replace the cold, clinical settings families too often encounter.
"The space a family walks into shapes what becomes possible
inside it."
WHY IT MATTERS
Too many families in the child welfare system are asked to rebuild their most
important relationships in spaces that feel punitive — fluorescent-lit rooms,
institutional furniture, a clipboard on the table. These environments communicate
suspicion, not support. The Reunification Center exists to offer something
fundamentally different: a space that tells families they are seen, respected, and
believed in.
The conditions for reconnection matter
as much as the opportunity itself.
WHERE WE ARE
The Reunification Center is in its early stages. We're actively developing our
space, programs, and community partnerships. If you're a social worker,
family advocate, community organization, or potential supporter — we'd
welcome the conversation.
WHO WE ARE -- FOUNDING BOARD
Lisa Bolton - Chair Suzanne Hansen - Founding board member
Colby Webb - Co-Chair Justin Whittaker - Founding board member
Sydney Worthington - Secretary Michele Ellis - Founding board member
Amy VIctor - Treasurer