BASIC GUIDELINES FOR YOUR SUPERVISED PARENTING SESSION

• Please do not engage in any discussions or comments with your child(ren) about courts, lawyers, legal processes, attempted visits, negative comments, etc. In general it’s best not to discuss the other parent unnecessarily. In no case are you to make negative comments regarding the other parent, regardless of the circumstance.
• Please keep an eye on the parenting supervisor- they may be trying to get your attention with regard to the guideline above. If they can’t communicate with you non-verbally they will be forced to speak up instead. Please avoid putting the supervisor in this position if at all possible.
• If for any reason the supervisor is forced to end the session early, follow their directions. If they ask you to leave, please do so immediately. Doing so may seriously jeopardize any future visits or parenting time.
• Food and Drink: You’re welcome to offer the supervisor food or drinks, snacks, Etc. but please don’t be offended if they refuse. The reasons for this may be dietary, cultural, or allergy related. If the supervisor declines your offer, please don’t insist or continue to offer them anything.
• Please don’t discuss the details of your case or legal action with the supervisor. They can not give you any legal advice and are generally not to be involved in any legal process related to your case. There function is simply to facilitate contact with your children; they have no stake in your legal situation and can not take sides.
• You’re welcome to have the supervisor participate in a limited fashion during your parenting time, but please keep in mind that the supervisor is there to observe, not to co-parent. The supervisor may suggest a loose format for activities, but this is your time to spend with your child(ren), so make the most of it!

* These guidelines have been read and explained and understood. The signatures below indicate that a copy has been given to each parent/guardian or participant