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COURT ORDERED VIRTUAL VISITS 

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RAS OUTREACH REAL-TIME/VIRTUAL VISITS maintains the parent’s focus on enhancing their parenting practices.

 

VIRTUAL VISITS are never meant to replace face-to-face time with your child. But they are better than no contact.

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VIRTUAL VISITS are typically detailed as part of a parenting agreement or child custody (court) order.

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RAS OUTREACH VIRTUAL VISITS have protocols in place for verifying members joining the visits, along with receiving and initiating visits. RAS OUTREACH provide customer support for both the custodial and non-custodial parent.

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REAL-TIME/VIRTUAL VISITS activities-COST LESS-READ STORIES-PLAY GAMES-ATTEND YOUR CHILD'S EVENTS

2024 CALIFORNIA RULES OF COURTS

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​ The standards under Family Code sections 3200 and 3200.5 and Standard 5.20 defines the standards of practice for supervised visitation and the Uniform standards of practice for providers of supervised visitation includes:.

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  1. The following procedures must be followed:

    • The Professional Provider will be present at all times during the virtual visit.

    • The Custodial Parent will log in  ten to fifteen (10-15) minutest prior to the start of the visit and log out exactly at the end of the visit. Custodial Parents and/or designee will be required not to be present during the virtual visit).

    • The Non-Custodial Parent log in within five (5) minutes of the exact hour of the visit. Non-Custodial Parents and/or designee will be required to log out immediately after a visit has been completed.

    • The Non-Custodial/visiting parent must log in  promptly at the scheduled time. The Non-Custodial Parent can not arrive early for the visitation.,

    • Use of alcohol, noprescribed/prescribed drugs, or legal (Marijuana) or illegal drugs is prohibited during a visit or 24 hours prior to the visit.

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2. The following must be avoided:​

  • Inappropriate demands for conversation

  • Use of foul language

  • Shouting or yelling at ANYONE

  • Threat of physical abuse or violence to ANYONE

  • Attempts to signal/encourage the child(ren) to speak or move the sight and/or hearing range of the Professional Provider.

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  •  Visits will be cancelled if either party is  suspected of violating any of the supervision guidelines. 

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  • Family Code section 3200 defines the term "provider" as including any individual that monitors visitation. Supervised visitation is contact between a noncustodial party and one or more children in the presence of a neutral third person. Once safety is assured (child, adults, and the provider), the best interest of the child is the paramount consideration at all stages and particularly in deciding the manner in which supervision is provided.

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  • Intake/Screening:  The procedures for intake/interview includes separate interviews with the parties before the first visit. Comprehensive intakes and screenings are conducted to understand the nature and degree of risk for each case. During the interview, the provider will obtain copies (protective order, current court orders, any Judicial Council form, relating to supervised visitation orders and written reports of any allegations) and explain the reasons for temporary suspension or termination of a visit under this standard.

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Phone Visits –

“Virtual (online) court ordered visits” provide options for parents to stay connected with their children. RAS Outreach Professional Virtual Visits give parents’ options to have quality time with their children, strengthening the bond between parents and children.

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