It can't always work out like that, as what if the father was abusing the mother? She wouldn't want to take their child on a visit to see him. Not all families have extension of any kind, so she may be a single parent unable to get out of work, as another example.

They do have contact centres where they have childrens toys and games to facilitate family play, but I've had workers pick children up from schools and family residences. If a court has assigned the father supported visitation, then he has a right. SS just have to facilitate it in the best way they can.