WHAT IS NEXT

Should I go with a Non-Professional or a Professional Monitor?

A non-professional is exactly that they are not a professional monitor it might be someone you know, it might be a pastor, a neighbor and they cannot be paid.  Most of the time they are biased to one side, unable to write reports objectively.​

A Professional Monitor an individual who has undergone the necessary training, is a mandated reporter, which involves a background check. Additionally, some Professional Monitors are CPR trained and belong to the Supervised Visitation Network Organization, which upholds standards of practice and provides ongoing training for its members. As an unbiased party, a Professional Monitor is capable of writing reports based on their observations of visits. It is important to note that their services are compensated by either both parents or one parent.​

When you contact us what information do, we need from you In order to assess if we are able to take on your case we need to know the following information by filling out the application and emailing it to childrenvisitationcenter@yahoo.com. ​

Your name -  Are you the Custodial Parent or Non-custodial Parent -  What does the court order state in regards to visits how many hours a week - how many hours a visit - Are specific days/times on the Court Order - How many children and ages - any special accommodations such as being deaf, special needs etc.,  - County the visits are to be held in and general area - are there any specific rulings in the court order - are we the first Professional Monitor or a replacement monitor.​

Once we have gathered the initial information/ application we will contact you to set up a zoom intake to go over the rules, policies, rates and any concerns or questions you have about the process. We will ask you to send us the intake fee should you decide to move forward and a also ask for the other parents/foster/guardian contact information and once the intake fee is received will reach out to schedule a zoom intake.​Many times we are asked how long does the intake process take as the non-custodial parent is often very anxious to see their children.  The intake fee can take anywhere from 2 days to 1 week or more it all depends on how fast we get all the paperwork back from both parents and complete the Zoom intake and then schedule the first visit.​​​​​

Intake Process

The intake process is the same for both parents but is done separately. What is the purpose of an Intake? The intake process is needed so that the monitor can get a clear picture of the case, review the court documents from both parties, get contracts   signed by both parties, gather information that is required and explain the Rules and Safety Procedures for visits that also need to be signed by all parties.  The monitor will contact the Custodial Parent and set up a time to do the intake. The intake can take place over zoom or on the phone.  Another meeting will also be set up by the monitor for the Non-Custodial Parent. At the intake meeting (in person or over the phone) the monitor will then go over the paperwork with the parents making sure that they have filled in all the information required, go over the Rules  and Safety Procedures for all visits, fees and any other information that is required to facilitate visits and requests for information.  ​The paperwork should be emailed to the monitor in PDF format (there are apps available to do this or one can go to a local mailbox /office supply store take photocopies transferred to pdf.Once all the paperwork has been filled out and signed, the monitor will contact parties to set up for supervised visitation or child exchange services.In order to make this process go smoothly and quickly the cooperation of both parties in filling out the paperwork and supplying the completed paperwork is required before any services can start.​

Visitations

Once all the paperwork has been completed and submitted to the monitor the monitor will then set up the visit.  Often even without a restraining order the monitor will arrange staggered arrival and pick up times so that the parents do not have to see each other.