What
is Supervised Visitation?
Supervised Visitation refers to contact between a non-custodial
parent and one or more children in the presence of a
third party responsible for observing and seeking to
ensure the safety of the participants.
What
is Monitored Exchanges?
Monitored Exchanges takes place when a neutral party
assists with the transfer of the child from one parent
to the other. A no-contact order is enforced to ensure
that the custodial or non-custodial parent does not
have contact with one another.
The
S.A.F.E. Program
The Supervised Visitation program is designed to create
a positive, safe, and neutral environment where children
and their parents can be assured of a safe exchange
or visitation with non-custodial parents.
Reasons
for Supervised Visitation
Problems or alleged problems that may result in a court
order for supervised visitations include:
• Domestic abuse
• Charges/allegations of any type of child abuse
• Reported/suspected substance abuse
• Parents with mental illness
• Parents who have been estranged from the child
The
Visitation Program goals:
• Provide on-site supervised Visitation
• Provide peaceful monitored exchanges
• Offer assistance for families in conflict during a
transitional stage
• Provide children with a stress-free environment
The
Process
Parents must complete and sign an intake application
package and attend a one hour orientation meeting. The
agency will attempt to accommodate each parent's schedule.
All
rules and regulations will be discussed during orientation.
We
provide an unbiased summary of visits or exchanges to
the court mediators.
We
are a neutral third party providing a service to both
parents.
Program
Cost
There is a registration fee and visits/exchanges are
based on income according to our sliding scale.
WHO
ARE WE?
Total Self Insight, Inc.,
is a non-profit organization. Our professional staff
are trained and will always put your child's safety
first. All staff are CPR certified.
TSI
is a member of the Supervised Visitation Network, an
association that provides extensive guidance concerning
the type of training visitation supervisors should receive.
We
offer a comfortable setting for your visit with your
child(ren). Books, games and toys are available to make
your visit quality time with your child. While your
child waits to be picked up they will be supervised
and have access to toys and books.
The
goal is to reduce the stress and/or trauma of the situation
on the child(ren).
Supervised
Visitation and Monitored Exchanges
WHY
ARE VISITS IMPORTANT?
The child sees that the non-custodial parent still love
him/her and wants to visit with the child.
The
visits allow the child to see the visiting parent is
all right, so that the child does not worry about the
non-custodial parent's well being.
The
visits allow the child to slowly come to terms with
the separation or divorce of his/her parents, which
can help in the healing process.
Our
Misson
For children to develop and/or maintain healthy relationships
with their non-custodial parent in a neutral and safe
environment.
The
SAFE Center
sets a positive healthy atmosphere for the children
and provides adequate room for play. Toys, games, and
art activities will be made available for parent/child
to interact together. The premises are safe and secure
and all activities are suitable for the age of the children
and the degree of supervision that is required.
COSTS
INVOLVED
Registration/Orientation
Supervised Visit
Safe Exchange
Written Reports
You
will need a copy of your court orders and a picture
ID.
FOR
MORE INFORMATION CALL:
209-384-3988
1575 West Main Street, Merced
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