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"A Child's Time" adheres to all applicable guidelines, rules, and laws set forth by the Texas Judicial System and voluntarily aligns with the best practices established by national and local professional organizations.
Texas Family Code
Texas Family Code §153.002 (The Best Interest of the Child)
This is the paramount legal standard. All supervision protocols, intervention decisions, and reporting are fundamentally guided by the court's mandate to ensure the physical and emotional safety and welfare of the child.
Texas Family Code §153.004 (Restrictions on Possession/Access)
Specifically followed when a court orders supervised visitation due to concerns of physical or sexual abuse, neglect, substance abuse, or family violence. The rules and limitations set in the court order are strictly enforced.
Texas Courts / Judge's Order
The Specific Court Order for Supervised Visitation/Exchange
The most immediate and legally binding standard. "A Child's Time" strictly adheres to the unique terms, conditions, prohibited topics, approved activities, and individuals listed in the Judge's Final Order, Temporary Order, or Mediated Settlement Agreement (MSA).
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
CPS Handbook Policy §8236 (Contracted Supervised Visitation)
Adherence to DFPS guidelines is required for CPS-involved cases. This standard governs the observation criteria (e.g., behavior management, parent-child relationship, nurturance), preparation of visit notes, and the requirement for supervisors to testify in court when needed.
Court-Appointed Professionals
Recommendations and Directives from Amicus Attorneys and Attorneys Ad Litem (GAL)
Supervisors work collaboratively with court-appointed legal advocates (GALs) to address any safety or relational concerns they raise. The supervisor's reporting is often tailored to provide the factual, neutral observations necessary for these professionals to make their legal recommendations to the court.
Supervised Visitation Network (SVN)
SVN Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
While not a mandatory state license, adherence to the SVN's national best practices ensures the service is delivered by neutral, trained professionals. This includes standards for documentation, confidentiality, conflict management, and intervention procedures.
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"A Child's Time" follows the strict, non-negotiable rules of the specific court order, all while operating under the overarching legal mandate of the Texas Family Code to protect the child's best interest.