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 Benefits of Supervised Visitation

 For the Child

§         Maintaining the bond between child and non-custodial parent, something that is generally found to be an important factor in the positive adjustment to family dissolution.

§         When a child is removed from the home (or when a parent leaves the home), it is often a difficult and scary experience.  Frequent visits provide a means by which the parent and child can continue their relationship in a manner where the parent can continue to demonstrate love and trust.

§         It allows the child to anticipate the visits without stress of worrying about what is going to happen and to enjoy them in a safe, comfortable environment without having to be put in the middle of their parents' conflict and/or other problems.

§         Reassurance to the child that the parent has not ‘disappeared’. 

For the Custodial Parent

§         You do not have to communicate or have contact with a person with whom you are in conflict or by whom you might be frightened or intimidated. The arrangements can be made by a neutral party (the visit supervisor) and there does not have to be contact before, during, or after the visits.

§         You can relax and feel comfortable allowing your child to have contact with the other parent-and can get some valuable time to yourself.

 For the Non-custodial Parent

§         You can be sure that your contact with your children does not have to be interrupted regardless of any personal or interpersonal problems you may be having.

§         If allegations have been made against you, which is often the case when supervision is ordered, you can visit without fear of any new accusations because there is someone present who can verify what happened during your time together. When using a professional service, you can also be assured that the supervisors are neutral and objective.

§         Frequent visits provide parents & children with motivation and hope.