Opinion ID: 2383020
Heading Depth: 4
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Dale's visitation with Charlie while in Anchorage

Text: Dale contacted OCS in Fairbanks and supplied his contact information in November 2008, after he received notice of the termination petition. In December 2008 Dale's primary OCS social worker, Marie Tullar, arranged for Dale to begin long distance visitation with Charlie. Dale had monthly visits with Charlie at OCS's expense in the seven months between January and July 2009, with Dale flying to Fairbanks or Tullar flying Charlie to Anchorage. In March he had two visits with Charlie. OCS informed Dale that it could fly him to Fairbanks, or Charlie to Anchorage, only once a month but that OCS would reimburse Dale for additional visits if he drove to Fairbanks. OCS encouraged Dale to visit as often as he could. Dale's primary social worker, Tullar, noted that Dale behaved appropriately with Charlie during his visits. OCS's plan was to gradually increase the frequency and length of visitation.