A new supervised custody pilot program is going to be starting very soon in Philadelphia. This program is the result of several years of advocacy and cooperation among a diverse set of partners to address a service gap that the COVID-19 pandemic created for vulnerable families in the city. Before the pilot program launches, it’s a good time to review the process so we can learn from the efforts that have gotten us to this important step.

Child custody is often a fraught topic, especially when there has been a history of conflict or safety concerns involving the child and one of the custodial parties. When an order includes supervised custody, it makes a difference how that supervision happens and by whom. Sometimes the supervisor is an agreed-upon third party or family member, or the child’s other guardian. In many parts of Pennsylvania, organizations or therapists provide this supervision for a fee. However, these arrangements are sometimes not appropriate or feasible.

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