Prior to referring:
*Parent must receive a minimum of 3 referrals, no combined referrals for couples, each parent applies individually
*Parent must demonstrate a willingness to change and eagerness to learn
*Parent must have shown 2 months of consistent visitation
*Parent must demonstrate progress on court-ordered service plan
*Parent must have no Domestic Violence charges
*If addiction is involved, parent must have completed Drug Assessment and be enrolled in appropriate support program, actively working towards sobriety
Parent must be willing to:
*Confirm visit
*Arrive 10 mins prior to visit and remain 10 mins after for debrief
*Engage in goal-setting and planning of visits
*Engage with mentor with monthly communication and monthly group activity
*Engage with Foster Parents, Social Worker, Counselor, Parent Coach and Mentor with respect and teachability
*Attend Trauma Counseling- not required to use Hope Spring Community Counselor but recommended for consistency of care with integrated collaborative approach