At this point, visitation with the child or children will be held. The parent is allowed to visit, play, and socialize much like they would in an unsupervised setting for the allotted time. However, the counselor will listen for threats, fighting words, or behavior that will cause problems. In the event that a problem arises, the visit will be ended. This type of staff intervention will ensure that the visit with the non-custodial parent will be a safe and secure visit for the child.
Some programs charge a fee for the exchange.
This fee may be set by the agency that provides the visitation and most likely will be addressed in the orientation materials or class provided prior to the first visit. Contact the agency in your area for more specific details.