Access and Visitation (AV)

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Each year, about $10 million in mandatory grant funding goes to states and territories to operate the AV program, which helps increase noncustodial parents’ access to and time with their children. States are permitted to use grant funds to develop programs and provide services such as: mediation, development of parenting plans, education, counseling, visitation enforcement (including monitored and supervised visitation, and neutral drop-off and pick-up) and development of guidelines for visitation and alternative custody arrangements.

Services funded by the grant must support the intended program outcome. 

Contacts for Access and Visitation Programs

This interactive map provides contact information for Access and Visitation Programs.

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A Look Inside OCSE - Story Series: AV Grants

From our Look Inside OCSE story series, find additional information about the Access and Visitation (AV) Grant Program.

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Top Access and Visitation Resources

Access and Visitation Program Update - FY 2022

October 26, 2023

Summarizes data on AV grant program services from FY 2022 program reports submitted by states and territories

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Regulatory Standards for Program Operations

December 1, 1997

Provides the regulatory cite for the Access & Visitation program operational standards

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A Collaboration and Strategic Planning Guide for States: Child Access and Visitation Grant Programs

March 8, 2007

Provides a copy of a new report that describes how to effectively respond to child access needs of noncustodial parents

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