• The time and length of the visits must be pre-arranged and only rarely changed.
• Child should be brought on time and go directly to the monitor to start the visit.
• No prolonged or tearful good-byes.
• Person transporting the child should not appear lonely or needy. This may cause the child to worry or feel guilty.
• There should be no attempt to get the monitor to side with anyone.  The monitor must remain impartial.
• Directions given by the monitor must be followed.  No discussion of the rules with child present.
• No arguing in front of the child.  No swearing or curse words.
• No discussion of the court case, social worker or related matters, such as visitation rules.
• You must not be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
• No questions or comments about child's parent/s or caretaker/s.
• No spanking, hitting or threatening.  Person transporting is responsible for managing the child when the child is with him or her.
• use of foreign language or words unknown by the monitor.
• The monitor or child is not to be used to communicate with the other parent/caretaker.
• Child must be picked up on time.
• Encourage the child to say good-bye to all parties involved in the visit.
• Allow the child to talk about the visit.  No questioning which makes the child uncomfortable.

I have read the rules and agree to follow them.

Signed: _________________________________   Date:__________

Monitor's Signature: _________________________  Date:__________