How Supervised Visitation Works

Submitting your Case Review Request is the first step. From there, The Children's Advocate will guide you through each stage required before supervised visitation can begin.

Submit information about your case, visitation needs, court requirements, and other information needed for TCA's preliminary review.

TCA reviews the information provided, applicable documentation, safety considerations, service location, and current availability to determine whether the case can be accepted.

If your case is accepted, you will receive Case Activation instructions. Each required parent/guardian completes their individual activation and applicable payment requirements.

Participating parties complete required onboarding, including the Supervised Visitation Agreement and Virtual Consultation, as applicable.

Once all required parties have completed onboarding, applicable fees have been received, and TCA has cleared the case to proceed, visitation scheduling may begin.

Our supervised visitation services are structured to support meaningful parent-child interaction while maintaining safety, professional boundaries, neutrality, and compliance with applicable court requirements.

Our supervisors do more than observe. When appropriate, supervisors may provide redirection or intervention to help maintain boundaries, support appropriate parent-child interactions, and protect the integrity of the visitation experience. 

Supervised visitation is generally scheduled with a two-hour minimum. Longer visits may be accommodated based on the court order, family circumstances, location, and supervisor availability.

Off-site visits may occur in appropriate community settings that allow families to interact naturally while permitting effective supervision. Locations are reviewed based on the needs of the case, safety, accessibility, and suitability for the child.

In-home supervision may be considered after successful off-site visitation and completion of applicable safety and case requirements. Approval is determined individually and is not guaranteed.

Requested dates and times are subject to supervisor availability and completion of all onboarding requirements. Families are encouraged to submit scheduling requests as early as possible.

Supervisors document relevant observations, interactions, interventions, and events occurring during the visitation period. Additional or detailed reports may be available when requested or required.

Services are available throughout Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. Travel fees may apply based on the location and travel time required.

The Children's Advocate does not approach supervised visitation as a one-size-fits-all service. We consider the child's developmental needs, applicable court requirements, family circumstances, safety considerations, and the purpose of supervision while maintaining professional neutrality.