Level of support Type of provision Example of need. On going costs associated with this type of provision
1)Minimum support Provision of rooms,

Collection and drop off point for child.

Family breakup, ex partners unable to deal directly with each other.

Non-resident parent lacks appropriate accommodation for access.

€15 per session, staff member present for the start and end of each session. Brief records kept to state the session took place.
2)Supported Access Provision of room and an access worker present through out the visit Family breakup, non-resident parent has been out of touch with child for a period of time, high level of mistrust between parents.

Health authority access (Tusla), parent requires support to manage  / supervise children

€29 per hour of  access.

Staff present throughout the session.

Records kept of the session, including the parent child interaction.

3)Supervised Access. Provision of room & two staff present to ensure the safety and welfare of the child Health authority- (Tusla) supervising a parent when there is a concern of abuse & or neglect,

Part of parenting assessment.

€58 per hour of access.

Two staff present throughout.

Records kept of the session, including the parent child interaction.

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