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Virtual Visitation Brings Parents and Kids Closer

Saturday, January 5, 2008 12:21 1 Comment

“Technology is making it easier for noncustodial, divorced parents to maintain their bond with their children.
In virtual visitation, computers are outfitted with webcams that allow parents and children to see each other, making a phone call much more personal and much easier for younger children. ”
See the full story at ABC News.

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Illinois Virtual Visitation event for dads

Sunday, September 9, 2007 8:05 1 Comment

PEORIA - The Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood will host a forum on “virtual visitation” from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 15 at Baker Hall at Bradley University, 1422 W. Main St., Room B53.
Led by the council’s chairman, Jeffery Leving, the forum will instruct participants on using technology to stay connected with children regardless of [...]

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Delta Sky Mag Article

Monday, September 11, 2006 7:59 No Comments

We’re in the news again! This was an interview I did some time ago. It turned into a great story.
“It’s like any other birthday scene where a parent watches a child rifle through presents, with one exception: Hammond is in California, and Kegan is in Tennessee. Their entire communication took place [...]

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A few Long Distance Parents Speak Up

Thursday, June 22, 2006 5:40 No Comments

The Daily Breeze, a Los Angeles area newspaper, published a story about virtual visitation this morning. I had the opportunity to speak to the report as did two other long distance parents.
I’m pleased that virtual visitation is getting such positive press. The use of webcams has truely been a wonderful addition [...]

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One for the Scrapbook

Wednesday, March 29, 2006 14:22 No Comments

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ran this story on virtual visitation on their front page today. I did an interview for the story with reporter, Stacy Forster. My quote wound up bolded along side the front page story. I carefully printed the clippings Michael Gough sent me along with the internet version, stapled [...]

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