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For courts and community professionals

Clear referrals.
Child-centered support.

Child Safety First partners with referring professionals to connect families with structured education, practical parenting support, and supervised parent-child contact.

Who may refer

Referrals are welcomed from courts, attorneys, guardians ad litem, social services professionals, schools, treatment providers, victim-service programs, and other authorized community partners. Families may also contact Child Safety First directly.

Virginia Court-Approved Parent Education

Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes addresses separation, grief, conflict, child development, parenting across households, domestic violence, safety considerations, and parenting plans. A certificate is issued after completion of all requirements.

Child Behavior Management

Practical education for parents, caregivers, and educators on child development, behavior, routines, positive reinforcement, and developmentally appropriate responses.

Parent Coaching

Individualized education and skill-building related to structure, communication, routines, positive reinforcement, and family goals. Coaching is educational and is not therapy or custody evaluation.

Supervised Contact and Exchanges

Structured parent-child contact or exchanges conducted under applicable court orders and written service requirements. Availability, location, safety needs, and documentation expectations are confirmed before service begins.

Referral process

1. Submit an inquiry Identify the requested service and preferred contact method. Do not send sensitive records through the general contact form.
2. Initial review Child Safety First confirms service fit, availability, geographic coverage, and any immediate documentation needs.
3. Required documents Applicable court orders, protective orders, referral instructions, and authorizations are requested through an appropriate delivery method.
4. Scheduling Participants receive service expectations, payment information, intake requirements, and available dates.

What referring professionals can expect

  • Trauma-informed, respectful communication
  • Clear intake and participation expectations
  • Attention to court orders and safety restrictions
  • Objective service documentation when applicable
  • Certificates or attendance confirmation when authorized
  • Prompt notice when a requested service cannot be appropriately provided

Important role boundaries

  • Child Safety First does not provide legal advice
  • Services do not constitute psychotherapy or diagnosis
  • Child Safety First does not determine custody or modify court orders
  • Parent coaching is not a custody evaluation
  • Supervision does not guarantee a particular legal or family outcome
  • Information is released only as permitted by law, authorization, court order, and applicable service agreements

Start a professional referral

Contact Child Safety First with the requested service and basic referral purpose. Please do not include Social Security numbers, detailed medical records, complete court files, or sensitive allegations in the initial website message.

Submit a referral inquiry Call 540-748-7223 Review all services

Submitting a referral inquiry does not guarantee acceptance or create a service relationship. Services are subject to fit, safety considerations, availability, documentation requirements, geographic coverage, payment arrangements, and applicable court orders.