Visitation Process

SUPERVISED VISITATIONS sometimes referred to as "Monitored Visitations" refers to contact between a non-custodial parent and one or more of his or her children in the presence of an unbiased third party responsible for observing the visit and ensuring the safety of those involved.

SUPERVISED EXCHANGES, sometimes referred to as "Monitored Exchanges" or "Supervised/Monitored Transfers" is the supervision of the transfer of a child or children from one parent to the other. Supervision is limited to the exchange or transfer only with the remainder of the parent/child contact unsupervised. Most frequently, precautions are taken to assure that the two parents or other individuals exchanging the child(ren) do not come into contact with one another.

The PURPOSE of Supervised Visitations and Supervised Exchanges is to ensure that a child can have safe contact with a non custodial parent without being put in the middle of the parents' conflicts or other problems. An important goal of supervised visitation is the reunification of the family. It is the child's need that is of paramount importance in making decisions regarding the need for such supervision. However, there are some significant benefits to parents. It is the hope that no one will look upon supervised visitation or exchange as a negative or stigmatized service. It is a tool that can help families as they go through difficult and/or transitional times.

During the mandatory in-person intake meeting, the Kidz Konnection, Inc. agreement for service will be discussed and the rules that will be enforced during the supervised visitation or exchange will be thoroughly explained. You will be required to provide a copy of the Court Order and a copy of your driver's license at the time of the intake. The custodial parent will also be required to provide a photograph of the child(ren) that will be involved in the supervised visitation/exchange.

	the monitor will be present at all times during the visit
	the monitor must be able to hear all conversations between the child(ren) and the visiting parent, for example, no whispering, hand signals, notes
	no discussion of the Court case or possible future outcomes
	no derogatory comments about the other parent or their family
	no gathering information about the other parent, his or her family or extended family
	no hitting or spanking, or threatening the child(ren)
	no violation of any additional rules set forth by the provider, Kidz Konnection, Inc.

The monitor and Kidz Konnection, Inc. will maintain a neutral role by refusing to discuss the merits of your case, or agree with or support one party over another. There will be no discussion about your case after the intake meeting. The monitor will not actively support, encourage, or discourage the relationship between the parent and the chlid(ren), but WILL intervene if the emotional or physical safety of a child is threatened. It is the monitor's responsibility to remain impartial and to observe and hear every interaction between the parent and the child(ren). The objective information gathered by the impartial monitor is reported to the Court without interpretation or judgment.

The monitor's role is to observe the visit between the non-custodial parent and the child(ren). The monitor will be friendly and attempt to "fit in" with the atmosphere of the visit so as not to bring attention as being a stranger or "on-looker". Remember, this is a business relationship. The monitor will be friendly but is NOT a friend.

Off-Site visits can take place in the non-custodial parents' home (depending on the type of case). Each case is assessed to determine the appropriateness of each visitation site outside the home. Some popular visitation locations include:

Kidz Konnection, Inc. is a professional supervised visitation provider committed to providing a safe and positive environment for Court ordered supervised visitations. We offer quality services where the safety of the child is our primary concern. Visitations are tailored to ensure that the child(ren) and the non-custodial parent will have a conflict free visit. Our role as a professional provider is to remain neutral while providing a safe environment for the child(ren).

Kidz Konnection, Inc. was formed by three retired law enforcement officers. Deanne Payn retired from law enforcement after 25 years of service. She has conducted supervised visits for over 16 years. Tim Coffey retired from law enforcement after 30 years of service. As an investigator, his assignments have included domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and narcotics investigations. Valorie Christopherson retired from law enforcement after 26 years of service. She has conducted supervised visits for the past 16 years.

Several of our monitors are retired law enforcement officers. Our monitors are fully trained and qualified and come from a variety of backgrounds so that we can match a monitor with the particular needs of our clients. Our goal is to provide you with the most well trained and experienced monitors available.

Kidz Konnection, Inc. monitors are trained in child abuse reporting, domestic violence, sexual assault, and threat assessment. All of our monitors have completed 16 hours of supervised visitation training which exceeds the hours required by the Orange County Family Law Court. All of our monitors are CPR certified and have registered with TRUSTLINE.

Kidz Konnection, Inc. is a member of the Supervised Visitation Network (SVN) www.svnetwork.net and of the Southern California Chapter of SVN.

All Kidz Konnection, Inc. monitors comply with the Standards of Practice for Professional Providers as outlined by the Superior Court of California, County of Orange. We also comply with all of the provisions of California Rules of Court, Standards of Judicial Administration, Section 5.20. Kidz Konnection, Inc. has been recognized by the Orange County Family Court Services and is in compliance with the Standards of Practice for Professional Providers of Supervised Visitations as outlined by the Superior Court of California, County of Orange.

WHEN CHOOSING A PROFESSIONAL VISITATION PROVIDER,
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED:

Intake fees are $100.00 for each parent, payable at the time of the intake meeting. Visitation hourly rates vary depending on the severity of the case and the number of children. (2 hours minimum) Visits are conducted 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Please call Kidz Konnection, Inc. for hourly rates or to schedule an intake.
(714) 510-6399 Fax (714) 693-8716

A supervised visit WILL NOT be conducted until after the intake has been completed.

Kidz Konnection, Inc.
5761 E. La Palma Ave., # 269
Anaheim, Ca 92807
(714) 510-6399