Frequently Asked Questions
Child Contact Centres
• What are child contact centres?
• How can child contact centres help?
• What does it cost to use a child contact centre?
• When are they open?
• Where can I find a centre?
What are child contact centres?
They are friendly, neutral, welcoming places where a parent who doesn’t live
with their child(ren) can spend time with them. They have a minimum of two
trained workers on duty at all times.
How can child contact centres help?
Some separated or divorced parents find it difficult to reach their own arrangements about contact with their children. Some may even find it difficult to meet face to face, while recognising that their children want to spend time with the other parent. Child contact centres can make it possible for parents who do not want to meet to drop off and pick up children in a safe, child-centred environment.
What does it cost to use a child contact centre?
It is a low cost/no cost service with a sliding scale of charges, depending on circumstances and ability to pay. Click
here to contact your local service for details of the child contact centre(s) in your area.
When are they open?
Days and times that centres are open vary but most are open at weekends. Click
here to contact your local centre(s) or call 0845 119 2020
Where can I find a centre?
There are centres all over Scotland. Click here to find the centre(s) in your area.
