Visitation Guidelines

— Let’s ensure that visits are as low stress on the children as possIBLE

Visitation Schedule

Visits are expected to start and end on time. A fifteen minute “grace period” is allowed. If the visiting parents have not arrived by the end of the grace period, the children will depart with the non-custodial parent/guardian and the event reported to DFCS (if applicable).
Custodial and/or non-custodial parents should call and speak to the director if they intend to be late for the visit.
If the visiting parent misses 3 consecutive visits without prior notification or shows a pattern of inconsistency, all future visits may be terminated.
Visits are not extended to “make up” time for late arrivals.
No unscheduled visits are allowed.
Others may not visit without prior approval.
All parties are expected to adhere to any court orders.
Failure to comply with the Starting Over guidelines is grounds for an immediate termination of the visit.

— Understanding your visit

There is an attendance log. Please sign in when you arrive and when the visit is complete.
A visitation supervisor remains with the children and parent at all times.
Pets are not allowed.
Children are not allowed to go to the parking lot during the visit and must be accompanied by the custodial parent/guardian when the visit is over.
No guns, weapons, knives, alcohol, or illegal drugs are allowed during the visit.
Conversation between the custodial and non-custodial parents must be civil (as judged by the visitation supervisor) at all times. All effort should be made to reduce any stress the child may be experiencing.
The use of alcohol prior to or during the visit is prohibited.
Parents as well as teenaged children or visitors should conduct themselves respectfully towards participants, children and volunteers while they are visiting the Saint Julian’s campus.
Starting Over reserves the right to notify law enforcement at any time during the visit if deemed necessary.