About us!

Founder | Child & Family Expert | Advocate for Safe Reunification

Heather D. Hedrick brings over 30 years of experience working with children and families in both educational and public safety roles. With a Master’s in Education and a background as a Master Peace Officer and certified teacher, Heather has spent her career protecting, teaching, and advocating for children.

In 2019, she founded Safe Time Supervised Visitation with a clear mission: to provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment where children can maintain healthy relationships with their non-custodial parents. Her approach combines professional expertise with compassion, helping families navigate challenging transitions while prioritizing the emotional and physical well-being of every child.

Heather D. Hedrick, M.Ed., has completed:

• 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training (Approved for MCLE in Texas and CLE in Florida)
   
• 40-Hour Family Mediation Training, plus 6 hours of Family Violence Continuing Education, with a specialization in Family/Divorce Mediation
   
• Approved training by the State Bar of Texas
   
• Training completed through ADR Mediator, a recognized Texas provider
   

Heather is equipped to assist families in high-conflict situations through structured, child-focused Parenting Coordination and Case Management, without providing legal advice or mediation services unless otherwise ordered.

First Responder | Safety & Inspection Specialist

Craig Hedrick brings over 35 years of experience as a first responder, holding certifications as a firefighter, paramedic, police officer, and fire marshal. His background includes extensive work in public safety, emergency response, and professional inspections.

As a Supervised Visitation Provider with Safe Time Supervised Visitation, Craig applies his training and structured approach to ensure each visit is child focused and safe.

He is also a skilled inspection specialist, with experience evaluating foster homes, adoption homes, and supervised visitation environments. Craig conducts thorough safety inspections for both residential and commercial properties, helping ensure compliance with regulations and readiness for licensing or agency approval.