Access and Visitation (AV) Programs

Program Purpose

The Maryland Child Support Administration (CSA) Access and Visitation (AV) Program is funded by the federal Office of Child Support Services. The program helps children maintain safe and meaningful relationships with their noncustodial parents.

The AV Program provides services that reduce family conflict, improve co-parenting, and promote healthy parent–child connections, including:

  • Mediation
  • Parenting plan development
  • Parenting education
  • Counseling and coaching
  • Supervised and monitored visitation
  • Visitation enforcement support
  • Neutral drop-off and pick-up services

CSA currently administers AV services through contracted community providers across Maryland.