Visitation schedules will be established within the capacity and limitations of the ABC facility, with the intention of meeting the needs of the participants. The party’s visit time will be delegated by ABC regardless of the language in the court order.

MULTI-FAMILY VISITATION SCHEDULE:
The standard visit schedule for our multi-family visits is: the Saturdays following the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Friday of the month from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and the Saturdays following the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Friday of the month from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The schedule may have to change reflecting the availability of the Oscar Johnson Jr. Community Center.

Visiting Party’s (VP) are to confirm whether or not they will be exercising their visit by 5:00 PM the WEDNESDAY prior to the weekend visit. To confirm their visit, VPs can reserve their spot on the website (www.accessbuildschildren.com, Visitation, Reserve and Pay), call, text, email, or leave a voicemail.

On the Thursday or Friday prior to the weekend visit, a member of the ABC staff will send a text message out to all Residential Party’s (RPs) letting them know if the visit has been confirmed or not by the VP. All RPs MUST respond to the text message by 5:00 PM on the Friday prior to the weekend visit to confirm if the child(ren) will be attending the visit or not. If the RP does not respond to the message and does not bring the child(ren) to the scheduled visit, a $50.00 no show fee will be assessed to the RP. If the RP does not respond to the message and does bring the child(ren) to the scheduled visit, a $25.00 fee will be assessed to the RP. If you do not receive a message from our office, please assume the visit is scheduled to take place.

MULTI-FAMILY MORNING VISITATION (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM):
The Residential Party (RP) or their designee is required to arrive no earlier than the scheduled time the visit is to begin or end. During the morning multi-family group visitations, that time would be 8:00 AM when the visit begins and 12:00 PM when the visit ends. Neither the RP nor their designee is allowed to remain on the premises, remain in the parking lot, or remain on the streets bordering either location during the visitation period or prior to the time the visit is scheduled to begin and end. The RP or their designee will drop off or pick up their children and immediately leave the location. A fine will be assessed to the RP for non-compliance. Note: A $25.00 late fee is assessed if drop off or pick up is more than 15 minutes past the beginning and ending of the visit as per our Fee Schedule. If VP calls with a valid reason (determined by the Location Manager) for being late, we ask that you wait 15 minutes after the scheduled time of the visit for them to arrive.

The Visiting Party (VP) is required to arrive 30 – 45 minutes prior to the scheduled time the multi-family visit is scheduled to begin. VPs can begin arriving to the morning multi-family group visitations at 7:15 AM. The VP will remain in the visitation area until all children have left the premises or when released to leave by ABC staff. If the VP is being dropped off and/or picked up by someone else, this person cannot remain on the premises, remain in the parking lot, or remain on the streets bordering either location during the visitation period or prior to the time the visit is scheduled to begin and end. Additionally, this person cannot come into the building at the end of visitation. The VP will be released at their designated time to go out to their vehicles and/or rides. Note: If the VP has not signed in by 7:45 am or has not called with a valid reason for being late, the visit will be documented as a No Call/No Show and will not take place. The VP will be required to pay the No Call/No Show fee. If the VP calls with a valid reason (determined by the Location Manager) for being late, we may allow the VP to arrive no later than 8:00 AM unless the RP has been contacted and agrees to allow a later arrival time.

MULTI-FAMILY AFTERNOON VISITATION 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM:
The Residential party (RP) or their designee is required to arrive no earlier than the scheduled time the visit is to begin or end. During the afternoon multi-family group visitations, that time would be 1:30 PM when the visit begins and 5:30 PM when the visit is to end. Neither the RP nor their designee is allowed to remain on the premises, remain in the parking lot, or remain on the streets bordering either location during the visitation period or prior to the time the visit is scheduled to begin and end. The RP or their designee will drop off or pick up their children and immediately leave the location. A fine will be assessed to the RP for non-compliance. Note: A $25.00 late fee is assessed if drop off or pick up is more than 15 minutes past the beginning and ending of the visit as per our Fee Schedule. If VP calls with a valid reason (determined by the Location Manager) for being late, we ask that you wait 15 minutes after the scheduled time of the visit for them to arrive.

The Visiting Party (VP) is required to arrive 30 – 45 minutes prior to the scheduled time the multi-family visit is scheduled to begin. VPs can begin arriving to the afternoon multi-family group visitations at 12:45 PM. The VP will remain in the visitation area until all children have left the premises or when released to leave by ABC staff. If the VP is being dropped off and/or picked up by someone else, this person cannot remain on the premises, remain in the parking lot, or remain on the streets bordering either location during the visitation period or prior to the time the visit is scheduled to begin and end. Additionally, this person cannot come into the building at the end of visitation. The VP will be released at their designated time to go out to their vehicles and/or rides. Note: If the VP has not signed in by 1:15 pm or has not called with a valid reason for being late, the visit will be documented as a No Call/No Show and will not take place. The VP will be required to pay the No Call/No Show fee. If the VP calls with a valid reason (determined by the Location Manager) for being late, we may allow the VP to arrive no later than 1:30 PM unless the RP has been contacted and agrees to allow a later arrival time.

PRIVATE VISITATION SCHEDULE:
Private visits may be scheduled contingent upon our availability and at the discretion of the Program Director.

ABC maintains the right to have uniformed security present at the expense of the Visiting Party for private visits if the Program Director deems it necessary.

The Residential party (RP) or their designee is required to arrive no earlier than the scheduled time the visit is to begin or end. Neither the RP nor their designee is allowed to remain on the premises, remain in the parking lot, or remain on the streets bordering either location during the visitation period or prior to the time the visit is scheduled to begin and end. The RP or their designee will drop off or pick up their children and immediately leave the location. A fine will be assessed to the RP for non-compliance. Note: A $25.00 late fee is assessed if drop off or pick up is more than 15 minutes past the beginning and ending of the visit as per our Fee Schedule. If VP calls with a valid reason (determined by the Location Manager) for being late, we ask that you wait 15 minutes after the scheduled time of the visit for them to arrive.

The Visiting Party (VP) is required to arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time the multi-family visit is scheduled to begin. The VP will remain in the visitation area until all children have left the premises or when released to leave by ABC staff. If the VP is being dropped off and/or picked up by someone else, this person cannot remain on the premises, remain in the parking lot, or remain on the streets bordering either location during the visitation period or prior to the time the visit is scheduled to begin and end. Additionally, this person cannot come into the building at the end of visitation. The VP will be released at their designated time to go out to their vehicles and/or rides. Note: If the VP has not signed in by 1:15 pm or has not called with a valid reason for being late, the visit will be documented as a No Call/No Show and will not take place. The VP will be required to pay the No Call/No Show fee. If the VP calls with a valid reason (determined by the Location Manager) for being late, we may allow the VP to arrive no later than 1:30 PM unless the RP has been contacted and agrees to allow a later arrival time.

ALL VISITATIONS:
Upon arrival of the scheduled visitation, the visitation fee in accordance with our sliding fee schedule will be assessed to the visiting party, unless otherwise ordered by the court. The visitation fee can be paid online through our website or on the date of the visit via money order or credit card. Accepted forms of payment are credit card or money order only. No cash or checks.

Upon arrival to the scheduled visitation, cell phones and car keys are to be relinquished to the Location Manager. Any exceptions must have prior approval by the Location Manager. If cell phone usage is observed during a visit, immediate termination of visit and/or termination of future visits will occur.

No Visiting Party will be allowed to leave the building or return to their vehicle once they have signed in without approval from the Location Manager or Program Director and they must be accompanied by a visitation monitor.

Photographs may be taken at the visitation by a member of the ABC staff for the Visiting Party only.

All participants and guests of ABC, including but not limited to, all their belongings brought into the visit are subject to being searched. Being searched includes but is not limited to, physically emptying out all items brought into the visit, emptying pockets, removing belts, removing shoes, removing hats, being wanded with the security wand, and being patted down. Anyone who refuses for them or their belongings to be searched will be required to leave the visit immediately and the visit will be terminated. Any items found that are not allowed in the visit will result in immediate termination of the visit or prohibited items will be given to the Program Director or manager in charge of the visit to hold during the duration of the visit. Prohibited items found will be dealt with at the discretion of the program director or manager for the visit. Any and all refusal will result in termination of visit. If a visit is terminated, the visit fee will not be refunded or transferred.

No electronic devices (iPads, iPods, tablets, DVD players, smart watches, Nintendo DS, laptops, etc.) are to be brought to the visits.

No homemade or home cooked food or drinks are to be brought to any visit (no yetis, tumblers, etc.). ABC staff, at our discretion, maintains the right to disallow participants from bringing certain foods or drinks to the visit.

No live animals of any kind will be allowed with the exception of service animals.

No cigarettes, vapes, smoking or tobacco use of any kind is allowed on the premises.

No audio/visual recording equipment or cameras of any kind are allowed. Any exchange or viewing of photos not previously taken at the ABC visit must have prior approval by the Location Manager.

No weapons (knives of any kind, scissors, etc.) are allowed. The right to carry a concealed weapon is denied while participating in the group or private visitation and is strictly enforced.

No drones

No hoverboards

No lighters

No bicycles. Scooters and roller blades are permitted if the proper safety gear is worn.

No medication of any kind is allowed in the visit with the visiting party and/or children. If the visiting party and/or children are prescribed medication that is absolutely necessary to take during the duration of the visitation then you must bring it in a clear plastic bag with your name on it. Loose pills/medication will not be accepted and allowed into the visit. All medication must be in its original packaging with your name on it showing it is prescribed to you and have the information regarding the required dosage. If you are wanting/needing to take over the counter medication, it must be brought to the visit in a clear plastic bag with your name on it and it’ll be administered as needed according to the directions. The program director or location manager will hold onto all medication during the duration of the visitation.

For any and all other items brought into the visit, the Program Director or Location Manager has the right to determine what is prohibited during a visit. Any item deemed prohibited will be taken and held by the Program Director or Location Manager for the duration of the visit.

The Visiting Party (VP) is required to bring interactive activities and games which encourage participation during the visitation. Note: These activities and games are to go home with the Visiting Parent.

Playpens, blankets and other special need items for infants and toddlers are the responsibility of the visiting party.

Gifts for the child(ren) are allowed on holidays, birthdays, special occasions and on the first visit of ABC. They should be moderate, reasonable in number and size, age appropriate and must be taken home with the child(ren) after a visit. No money is to be given to the child(ren) unless prior approval is received from the ABC Program Director or the Location Manager. Note: Prior clarification by the Program Director or the Location Manager regarding gifts is highly recommended. Neither ABC, nor OJJCC are responsible for any lost or damaged items.

Guest Regulations:
• Visits are scheduled for the Visiting Party only or persons otherwise named in the court order.
• After the Visiting Party completes four visits, a Guest Request may be submitted for review on our website (accessbuildschildren.com).
• The guest(s) requested cannot be a person named in the court order as someone who is enjoined from being around the children.
• The VP must submit a request form each time they are requesting a guest/guests to attend a visit regardless if they have been a guest before or not.
• Guests are only allowed to visit once per month. However, there may be some circumstances where a guest is permitted more often.
• There is a fee of $20.00 per guest.
• ABC staff will review the request, determine if the guest(s) will be allowed to attend the visit and will notify the VP prior to the scheduled visit to inform the VP if the guest(s) has/have been approved or denied.
• All guest requests are due by 5:00 PM the TUESDAY prior to the weekend visit. Any requests made after the deadline will be denied.
• All guests are required to follow all rules and policies of ABC. Failure to comply will result in termination of visiting privileges for the guest(s).
• If the guest request is approved and the guest(s) does not attend the visit, the VP is still responsible and required to pay the guest fee for each guest that was approved and scheduled to attend the visit.
• If the VP cancels a visit or does not show up to a scheduled visit, the VP will be responsible and required to pay the guest fee for each guest that was approved and scheduled to attend the visit along with their no-show fee/cancellation fee.
• The RP is not notified when guests are requested or approved to attend a visit by the VP.

The ABC monitors and supervisors observe and document visits. These reports are released by subpoena from the participant’s attorney accompanied by our Records Fee (please refer to our Fee Schedule) and a Business Records Affidavit. If the participant is Pro Se, ABC requires proof of this status before releasing any documents. Records will be released within 20 business days from day the Records Fee is received.

Parties must be able to be seen at all times. No parent may accompany a child to the restroom without a monitor and this is only when a child requires assistance in their toileting.

If a child discloses any form of abuse or if any physical signs of abuse are observed during a visitation; by law, a call to Child Protective Services (CPS) will be made.

There is to be NO CONTACT between the parties while on the Oscar Johnson Jr. Community Center property. If either party is observed attempting to contact the other in any manner, necessary action will be taken and further visitations may be suspended.

All Parties are responsible for informing ABC of any changes in address, phone, attorney and/or legal issue as soon as possible by calling 936-203-8297 during regular business office hours.