29th Judicial Circuit Contract Providers

Katy Velasquez, Visit Supervisor

Monett, MO

Neosho, MO

Joplin, MO

Director Katy Velasquez manages a team of eight Visit Supervisors/Parent Aides across three locations, two of whom are Spanish speaking, in the Southwest region of Missouri. 

Nikki Gonzales, Visit Supervisor 

Springfield, MO

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Nikki earned her Master of Social Work from Missouri State University. She has several years of experience providing case management services to children and families across Missouri communities, supporting their access to resources and promoting overall well-being.

Shelly Reece, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney

​Springfield, MO
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Shelly received her JD from Missouri State University. She founded Reece Family Law, LLC and has over 25 years of experience in mediation. She specializes in family law, divorce paternity, custody, and many more.

Tanya Thomas, Visit Supervisor

Joplin, MO 64801

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Always Hope believes in offering hope and healing to children and their families. We offer trauma-informed supervised visitation services in our office, family home, or community setting. We offer flexible and consistent visitation hours to accommodate children and families schedules.

Wesley Barnum, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney

Web City, MO 

Wesley founded Wesley A. Barnum, Attorney at Law, LLC in 2017. He has served the Joplin community for many years, specializing in family law, divorce, modifications, and Guardian Ad Litem services.