Our Story
Parents in family court often need a neutral exchange site or a place for supervised parenting time, but there are currently very few options available in Kane County. Families often are forced to use local police departments or public spaces for neutral exchanges. Additionally, if a parent is required to have supervised parenting time, they often struggle to find a suitable supervisor or afford a professional service.
The NEST (Neutral Exchange Supervised Time) Family Center, will be a premier facility within Kane County to provide these vital resources to the community.
Our Vision & Mission
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The NEST strives to foster positive connections, promote family stability, and support the healing and growth of families in transition.
Mission
To provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for families by offering supervised visitation services, family mediation, and neutral parenting exchanges. We are dedicated to ensuring children maintain healthy relationships while prioritizing their emotional and physical well-being.
Our Plan
1. Inform the Community
To spread the word throughout the legal community and Kane County to inform people of this vital need and the progress of it being met.
2. Capital Campaign
To raise funds to provide the start up costs to rent a physical location and to cover costs for at least the first year of operation.
3. The NEST Opens
When The NEST Family Center opens, we will continue to raise funds and apply for grants to keep the center functioning.
4. Continue Fundraising
The NEST Family Center will provide supervised visitation, family mediation, and neutral parenting exchanges.
Your donation will bring us closer to our goal of opening the doors of The NEST Family Center and providing this necessary support for Kane County families.