A safe exchange location is a designated neutral place for transferring a child between parents that reduces conflict and safety risks at exchanges. Common safe exchange locations include police station lobbies, fire stations, supervised exchange centers, and other neutral public spaces.

Safe exchange locations are most commonly used in high-conflict cases where direct parental contact at exchange creates safety concerns, intimidation, or chronic conflict that harms the child. In domestic violence cases a safe exchange location is often necessary to protect the victim parent.

The parenting plan should specify the exchange location precisely with the specific address, who drops off and who picks up, the time, and the protocol if a parent is late or does not appear.