Social Solutions Therapeutic Services (SSTS)

Access and Visitation Program

Program Description

The Social Solutions Therapeutic Services (SSTS) Access and Visitation Program is a free service sponsored by the Maryland Department of Human Services Child Support Administration.

The program supports noncustodial parents in developing healthy, safe, and consistent relationships with their children by reducing conflict and strengthening co-parenting skills to foster safe, child-focused family relationships.

Services Offered

  • Mediation: Assistance with parenting time and visitation agreements
  • Parenting Education: Classes focused on positive parenting and co-parenting
  • Brief Counseling: Short-term support to address barriers to healthy family relationships
  • Supervised Visitation: Access to a safe and neutral visitation environment when safety concerns exist
  • Resource Connections: Referrals to additional community services

Eligibility

Services are available at no cost to eligible families with active child support cases residing in:

  • Anne Arundel County 
  • Baltimore City 
  • Prince George’s County

Families may receive assistance with:

  • Parenting time arrangements
  • Co-parenting challenges
  • Safe visitation services

Contacts

Program Director:

CSA Contract Monitor:

Community Partners

SSTS collaborates with:

  • The Maryland Child Support Administration
  • Local Departments of Social Services
  • Maryland courts