When Child Protective Services (CPS) becomes involved, emotions often run high, and communication between families and state agencies can become strained or even negative. At Turner Mediation Services, we specialize in high conflict mediation, offering families compassionate and structured support through this complex process.
With over 26 years of experience, we help restore trust, build understanding, and guide families toward reunification. We empower all parties to engage productively by using parent coaching services, professional mediation services, and a trauma-informed approach.
As mediators for conflict resolution, we help reduce tension while honoring every voice involved. Our approach—grounded in extensive mediator training courses—ensures your family is supported with skill, care, and dignity.
A mediator helps facilitate respectful communication between families and CPS, aiming to reduce conflict, improve understanding, and create agreements supporting the child's safety and well-being.
No, mediation does not replace the court. However, it often helps resolve issues early, making court proceedings smoother and more collaborative, with reduced stress for all involved parties.
Yes, mediation is generally confidential. This encourages honest dialogue and open communication, though any threats to safety or legal requirements may still need to be disclosed to authorities.
We offer a supportive environment that helps parents understand CPS procedures, express their concerns constructively, and work toward positive outcomes that prioritize reunification and a healthy family dynamic.
If CPS declines to mediate, we still support families in preparing documents, understanding their rights, and communicating effectively to ensure their voice is heard.
It’s best to start mediation as early as possible. Early intervention can de-escalate tensions, clarify misunderstandings, and reduce the long-term emotional and financial impact on the families involved.
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At Turner Mediation, we use decades of legal and social work expertise to resolve family and business conflicts fairly—without court battles.