Table of Contents

I. Introduction: Elevating Global Supervised Parenting

1.1 Purpose of these Standards

1.2 Philosophy of the Standards

1.2.1 Child-Centric Focus

1.2.2 Participant Empowerment

1.2.3 Dynamic & Responsive

1.2.4 Professional Integrity

1.3 Applicability

1.4 Historical Development & Revision

II. Definitions: Clarifying Our Practice

2.1 Assessment

2.2 Authorized Person

2.3 Child

2.4 Client

2.5 Community-Based Supervision

2.6 Competency

2.7 Confidentiality

2.8 Conflict of Interest

2.9 Critical Incident

2.10 Custodial Parent/Caregiver

2.11 Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

2.12 Educational Supervised Parenting / Coaching

2.13 Ethical Conduct

2.14 Evaluation (Mental Health/Custody)

2.15 Exchange (Supervised Exchange/Monitored Exchange)

2.16 Group Supervision

2.17 Informed Consent

2.18 Intermittent Supervision

2.19 Intervention (Supervised Parenting)

2.20 Neutrality

2.21 Noncustodial Parent/Caregiver

2.22 One-on-One Supervision

2.23 On-Site Supervision

2.24 Parent/Caregiver

2.25 Parent-Child Contact

2.26 Participant

2.27 Provider

2.28 Recommendation (Prohibited)

2.29 Risk Assessment

2.30 Safety

2.31 Security

2.32 Supervised Parenting/Supervised Visitation

2.33 Supportive Supervised Parenting

2.34 Therapeutic Supervised Parenting

2.35 Visit Supervisor

III. Training & Continuing Education (Aligned with Professional Standards & Foundational Learning - Pillar 4)

3.1 General Training Principles

3.1.1 Service-Specific Alignment

3.1.2 Timely Completion

3.1.3 Supervised Practice

3.2 Foundational Training for Visit Supervisors

3.2.1 Core SWSPA Principles

3.2.2 Operational Procedures

3.2.3 Safety Protocols

3.2.4 Child Protection

3.2.5 Professional Boundaries

3.2.6 Child Development

3.2.7 Family Dynamics

3.2.8 Cultural Competency

3.2.9 Family Violence

3.2.10 Child Maltreatment

3.2.11 Substance Use

3.2.12 Special Populations

3.2.13 Re-Introduction Strategies

3.2.14 Parenting Skills

3.2.15 Conflict Resolution

3.2.16 Intervention Strategies

3.2.17 Observation & Documentation

3.2.18 Legal Frameworks

3.3 Practicum Training for Visit Supervisors

3.3.1 Direct Observation (Shadowing)

3.3.2 Co-Supervision

3.3.3 Independent Supervision with Oversight (Reverse Shadowing)

3.3.4 Remote Accommodations

3.4 Specialized Training for Supervised Exchange Providers

3.4.1 Core Standards

3.4.2 Exchange Procedures

3.4.3 Exchange Safety

3.4.4 Child Protection

3.4.5 Professional Conduct

3.4.6 Child & Family Impact

3.4.7 Family Violence in Exchanges

3.4.8 Cultural Considerations

3.4.9 Maltreatment Recognition

3.4.10 Substance Use

3.4.11 Special Populations

3.4.12 Re-Introduction for Exchanges

3.4.13 Conflict Management

3.4.14 Intervention During Exchanges

3.4.15 Legal Frameworks

3.5 Advanced Training for Provider Management

3.5.1 Referral Management

3.5.2 Intake & Orientation

3.5.3 Records Management

3.5.4 Service Agreements

3.5.5 Fee Management

3.5.6 Service Conditions

3.5.7 Facility Management

3.5.8 Stakeholder Collaboration

3.5.9 External Referrals

3.5.10 Staff Supervision

3.5.11 Reporting & Testimony

3.5.12 Service Continuity

3.5.13 Case Management

3.6 Supplementary Training for Specialized Supervision Levels

3.6.1 Supportive Supervised Parenting

3.6.1.1 Child Development

3.6.1.2 Trauma-Informed Interventions

3.6.1.3 Parenting Skills

3.6.1.4 Communication Skills

3.6.1.5 Attachment & Connection

3.6.2 Educational or Parent Coaching Supervised Parenting

3.6.2.1 Recognized Curriculum

3.6.2.2 Lesson Plan Development

3.6.2.3 Assessment Process

3.6.3 Therapeutic Supervised Parenting

3.6.3.1 Complex Family Issues

3.6.3.2 Trauma-Informed Interventions

3.6.3.3 Systemic Knowledge

3.6.4 Community-Based Supervised Parenting

3.6.4.1 De-escalation in Community Settings

3.6.4.2 Emergency Response

3.6.4.3 Risk Management

3.6.4.4 Location Safety Analysis

IV. Referrals & Intake (Aligned with Global Community & Organizational Vitality - Pillar 2)

4.1 Accepting Referrals

4.1.1 Referral Sources

4.1.2 Written Consent

4.1.3 Information Requirements

4.1.4 Clarification of Orders

4.1.5 Temporary Conditions

4.2 Declining Referrals

4.2.1 Unmanageable Risk

4.2.2 Reasons for Declining

4.2.3 Written Notification

4.3 Intake & Orientation

4.3.1 General Policy

4.3.2 Intake Interviews

4.3.3 Separate Interviews

4.3.4 Information Gathering

4.3.5 Health & Safety Inquiry

4.3.6 Confidentiality & Release of Information

4.3.7 Program Rules

4.3.8 Service Agreement

V. Service Implementation & Oversight (Aligned with Impact Measurement & Outcome Excellence - Pillar 3)

5.1 Client Orientation by the Provider

5.1.1 Familiarization

5.1.2 Safety Discussion

5.1.3 Service Plan

5.1.4 Reason for Supervision

5.1.5 Client Concerns

5.2 Child Preparation by the Parent/Caregiver

5.2.1 Written Guidance

5.2.2 Key Information for Children

5.2.3 Age-Appropriate Exceptions

5.3 Staff Preparation for Service Delivery

5.3.1 General Policy

5.3.2 Conditions for Parent/Child Contact

5.3.2.1 Written Policies

5.3.2.2 Neutral Decision-Making

5.3.2.3 Language Accessibility

5.4 Interventions and Ending a Visit or Exchange in Progress

5.4.1 General Policies

5.4.1.1 Child Distress

5.4.1.2 Rule Violation

5.4.1.3 Imminent Harm

5.4.2 Temporary Measure

5.5 Provider Functions Following Supervised Parenting

5.5.1 Feedback to Parents/Caregivers

5.5.1.1 Incident Disclosure

5.5.1.2 Rule Violations

5.5.1.3 Therapeutic Progress Reports

5.5.2 Discussion of Cases with Staff (Debriefing)

5.6 Termination of Services

5.6.1 Reasons for Termination

5.6.1.1 Unmanageable Safety Concerns

5.6.1.2 Resource Limitations

5.6.1.3 Non-Compliance

5.6.1.4 Non-Payment

5.6.1.5 Violence/Abuse

5.6.2 Refusal of Child to Visit

5.6.2.1 Written Policies

5.6.2.2 Suspension for Detriment

5.6.3 Procedures for Termination of Services

5.6.3.1 Client Notification

5.6.3.2 Referral Source Notification

5.6.3.3 Documentation

VI. Specialized Service Considerations (Aligned with Advocacy & Policy Innovation - Pillar 1)

6.1 Situations Involving Child Sexual Abuse

6.1.1 Safety Protocols

6.1.2 Specialized Training

6.1.3 Continuous One-on-One Supervision

6.1.4 Allegation Protocols

6.2 Situations Involving Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

6.2.1 Safety Protocols

6.2.2 Provider Responsibilities

6.2.2.1 Safe Arrival/Departure Plan

6.2.2.2 Referral to Resources

6.2.2.3 No Shared Decision-Making

6.2.2.4 No Parent-to-Parent Contact

6.3 Community-Based Supervised Parenting Services

6.3.1 General Policies

6.3.1.1 Safety First

6.3.1.2 Unique Training

6.3.1.3 Clear Responsibilities

6.3.2 Location of Services

6.3.2.1 Location Determination

6.3.2.2 Restroom Protocols

6.3.2.3 Additional Policies

6.3.3 Special Considerations for Community Settings

6.3.4 Home Visits

6.3.4.1 Presence of Others

6.3.4.2 Safety Assessment

VII. Reporting & Documentation (Aligned with Impact Measurement & Outcome Excellence - Pillar 3)

7.1 Reports to Courts and Referring Sources

7.1.1 Factual Reports

7.1.2 Objective Content

7.1.3 Cautionary Note

7.2 Confidentiality & Record Management

7.2.1 General Policy Statement

7.2.1.1 No Privilege

7.2.1.2 Written Policies

7.2.1.3 Maintaining Confidentiality

7.2.2 Exceptions to Confidentiality

7.2.2.1 Subpoena Response

7.2.2.2 Child Abuse Reporting

7.2.2.3 Duty to Warn

7.2.3 Parents' Rights to Review Records

7.2.3.1 Written Policies

7.2.3.2 Redaction

7.2.4 Requests to Observe or Participate in Supervised Parenting

7.2.4.1 Professional Observers

7.2.4.2 Client Participation

7.2.4.2.1 Policies & Procedures

7.2.4.2.2 Authorization

7.2.5 Additional Considerations for Documentation

7.2.5.1 Dependent Cases

7.2.5.2 Remote Intake