Protect Children,

Rebuild Families,

and Empower Caregivers

Safe Visitation

  for Your Family.

Family In Nature | San Antonio, Texas | Children Matter - Family Life Center

“A child can teach you three things:

 To be happy for no reason,

 to always be curious,

 and to fight tirelessly for something.”


— Paulo Coelho

Children Matter Family Life Center

offers an alternative to supervised visitation that is :

safe


comfortable


a homelike environment

Children First

Custody litigation or other difficult family transitions can make it difficult for children to spend time with their family.


Studies show that frequent visitation promotes:

higher self-esteem

stronger attachment in future relationships

Children Matter Family Life Center

offers an alternative to supervised visitation that is:

safe


comfortable


a homelike environment

Children First

Custody litigation or other difficult family transitions can
make it difficult for children to spend time with their family.



Studies show that frequent visitation promotes:

higher self-esteem

stronger attachment in future relationships

We Offer:

Individualized Parent Coaching

Upon onboarding each biological parent will receive:

  • A Visitation Coach
  • Our 12-week curriculum called "The Active Parent"

In these 12 weeks parents will learn skills like:

  • Character development
  • Communication
  • Healthy Structure

And More!

Learn More →

Supervised Family Visitation

Our unique visitation method is built on one goal - reunification. We strive to inspire moments of healing, growth and positivity. Some of the features of our method include:

  • 15 minute coaching sessions before and after each visit.
  • A comfortable homelike setting.
  • Quality time in a structured environment for optimal growth
  • Available for court-ordered or private services.

And More!

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Case Management

We take care of all the details so clients don't have to. Our team handles all communication and visitation scheduling with all parties.

We do hands-on work with:

  • CPS caseworkers
  • Social services
  • CASA advocates
  • Therapists
  • Attorneys
  • Foster caregivers

We also provide a detailed report of each visit for the progression of the case and for the safety of the children.

Learn more →

Individualized Parent Coaching

Upon onboarding each biological parent will receive:

  • A Visitation Coach
  • Our 12-week curriculum called "The Active Parent"

In these 12 weeks parents will learn skills like:

  • Character development
  • Communication
  • Healthy Structure

And More!

Learn More →

Our Impact 

A profile picture style image showing a mother walking with her child through a thick forest trail with beams of sunlight filtering through the trees.

"Children Matter has helped me in ways I've never been helped before. It's so helpful that they have a home environment because it makes us feel so comfortable. Children Matter cares and they truly want us to reunify. I would highly recommend this program to someone else."


- Children Matter Client

Monochrome image of a boy with a soft smile.

Become a Godparent.

By joining the Godparent program, you are directly affecting and supporting our children and their families on a consistent basis as a monthly donor. Are you ready to become a Godparent?

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