Lessons

Supervised Visitation Monitor Training
This training program equips you with the knowledge and skills to effectively supervise child visitation sessions. While it’s comprehensive, the program is designed to be engaging.
Here’s what you can expect:

  • Review required reading materials.
  • Engage in one-on-one discussions with the Director after each lesson.
  • Complete short quizzes to assess your understanding.

Additional requirements for Lesson 1:

  • Complete the online Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training and print your certificate. This training is crucial as supervised visitation monitors are mandated reporters.  All Monitors must complete the Mandated Child Abuse General Training only- the certificate cost is $8.99.

Location-specific information:

  • If you are in San Diego County, Santa Clara County or Sacramento, please call 714-710-3400.

Continuing education:

  • All monitors must participate in annual continuing education programs.
  • Supervised Visitation Training
  • Lesson 1

    5.20 Standards 
    Code of Ethics
    Family Law 3200.5
    Standards and Procedures
    Mandatory child abuse reporting: Follow this link, after completing the online training, take the short quiz and print your certificate. (Cost is $8.99)
  • Lesson 2

    Intake- Take several notes
    Phone Calls/ Intake Paperwork
    Glossary of Terms
    Intervention and Terminating a visit
    SV Terms
    Sample of Court Orders and Restraining Orders
    FL-324
  • Lesson 3

    Child Welfare 1
    Basic stages of Child Development;
    Child Development
    Handling aggressive Parents
    Working with Law Enforcement
    Working with the Courts

    Lesson 4

    Grief and loss associated with parental separation and removal from the home due to child abuse and neglect;
    Cultural sensitivity and diversity;
    Family violence, including domestic violence and the effects of domestic violence on children;
    Child abuse and neglect, including child sexual abuse;
    Parents with Special Needs;
  • Lesson 5

    Documentation 1
    Documentation 2
    Documenting Guests
    Documentation Taking Notes
    Documentation of Meals
    Zoom & Virtual Visits
    SV Report Form Sample​
  • Lesson 6

    Intake Forms
    Intake Packet for Custodial Parent
    Intake Packet for Non-Custodial Parent
    FL-324(p)
    Documents for the Court
    All Materials needed for Supervised Visitations Monitors
    Classroom Style Videos
    ​Building a Successful Supervised Visitation Business: Your Step-by-Step Guide
    Final Exam and Declaration