Taking the kid's side since 2000.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit funding critical services for children and families in high-conflict custody cases, so healing is possible.
These aren't just court cases. They're childhoods.
High-conflict family court cases — divorce, domestic violence, abuse — can be devastating for children. Prolonged disputes can lead to lasting harm, from academic struggles to emotional trauma.
Children from low-income families are especially vulnerable. Their families often can't afford the court-ordered therapy, evaluations or supervised visitation needed to support healing. KidSide fills that gap.
Founded by family law attorneys
A group of prominent family attorneys led by Terry Fogel, Esq. created KidSide to augment the capabilities of Family Court Services.
A lifeline after budget cuts
When court budgets were drastically reduced after the recession, KidSide stepped in so essential services could still be delivered.
A trusted partner to the court
Led by judges, magistrates, attorneys and professionals, KidSide funds services and invests in FCS itself, from visitation rooms to essential tools.
Court-ordered services families can't afford.
- Individual & family therapy
- Psychological evaluations
- Co-parenting counseling
- Supervised visitation
- DNA & drug testing
- Anger management
- Reunification therapy
- Parenting coordination
- Social investigations & home studies
- Substance abuse assessments
All families are referred through Family Court Services. KidSide does not select providers or deliver care. We simply ensure services are paid for when families cannot afford them.
Family Court Services, Miami-Dade's 11th Judicial Circuit.
The only unit of its kind in Florida
FCS is an in-house family court unit offering supervised visitation, parenting coordination and crisis intervention.
Where in-house help ends
For therapy, evaluations, reunification support and testing, families must be referred to licensed outside providers, at a cost.
Where KidSide steps in
We cover those costs for families who can't pay, so cases move forward and children don't fall through the cracks.
It starts with an Order of Referral.
Family Court Services (FCS) is the court's in-house resource for families in high-conflict cases involving divorce, paternity, domestic violence, substance abuse, or allegations of neglect or abuse.
When a judge or magistrate decides a family needs more support, they issue an Order of Referral to FCS. FCS assesses the situation and guides the family to the services that protect the child and promote long-term healing. KidSide does not provide services or choose providers; we pay licensed providers on behalf of families who qualify.
Family Court Services
Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center
175 N.W. 1st Ave, Suite 1503
Miami, FL 33128
(305) 349-5508 · Fax (305) 349-5634
Provided in-house by FCS
- Supervised visitation at the courthouse visitation center
- Crisis intervention and emergency assessments
- Parenting coordination and co-parenting support
- Limited evaluations and intake assessments
Referred to outside professionals
- Individual and family therapy
- Psychological evaluations
- Reunification therapy
- Substance abuse assessments and drug testing
- Social investigations and home studies
- DNA testing
Amber Glasper, Esq.
Chair
Cassandra Ferrer
Treasurer
Grace Casas-Rowe, Esq.
Secretary
Help a child feel safe, seen and supported.
Your gift funds care for families referred by Family Court Services.