Parent/Child Visits
Parent/child visits have been called the workhorse of reunification services. These times of togetherness serve a variety of purposes, for both parents and children – to maintain connections, to strengthen bonds, and to provide opportunities for mothers and fathers to practice parenting skills in a supportive environment.
Visiting Basics for Caseworkers and Counselors
A checklist of parent/child visit issues.
Judicial Oversight of Parental Visitation
“Judicial Oversight of Parental Visitation in Family Reunification Cases,” an article by Hon. Len Edwards
Visiting Guidelines
Summary of ACS’s Visiting Guidelines, as spelled out in 2000.
Before You Cancel a Visit: Factors to Consider
Before you think about suspending visits, read through this chart to consider other ways of addressing behaviors of concern. A must-read for treatment providers!
Visit preparation questions
Questions that can be asked of a parent beforehand to help him or her prepare for the visit.
Debriefing questions
Questions that can be asked of a parent after a visit to help process the experience and accompanying emotions.
Visiting Observation Form
A progress note tool to help professionals organize their impressions of parent/child visits.
