Attorney Guide: Referring Supervised Visitation in Clark County
By The Therapeutic Solution · · 2 min read
If you represent a parent in a Clark County family or child welfare matter, a good referral and clear order language make supervised visitation start faster and run more smoothly. This guide walks through how referrals work at The Therapeutic Solution (TTS).
Our For Attorneys & Courts page covers the service overview. This article focuses on the practical steps.
What We Need to Start
All services begin with a court order. We do not take cases without one. The order should state the type of service and how much visitation is allowed. Because our supervised visitation providers are mental health professionals, it is preferable not to list specific days and times. Instead, state how much visitation is allowed, for example "two 2-hour visits a week."
If the order does not say who pays, the visiting parent pays for all visits, and each parent is responsible for their own intake fee. DFS clients are covered by the Clark County Department of Family Services.
How a Referral Works
- Submit the referral. Complete the Professional Referral Form. A member of our clinical team follows up within 2 business days.
- Supply the order. For court referrals, the parent or the referring professional must send us the order. The court does not contact us on anyone's behalf.
- Intake for each party. A packet goes to each party, who completes the questionnaire and schedules an intake interview. Parties are interviewed separately.
- Visits begin once intake is complete and the schedule is set.
For therapeutic supervised visits, a referral from a worker or the judge is required before visits can start.
Free resource: Download our free attorney referral resources for process details you can share with clients.
What Documentation You Can Expect
Documentation is available to referring professionals and approved parties as permitted by releases, court orders, and professional guidelines. Depending on the service, this can include verification of enrollment and attendance, completion letters, participation summaries, and clinical observations. Tell us at referral what you need so we can plan for it. Documentation is designed to support the court's decision-making. It does not overstate readiness or replace the court's role.
Choosing the Right Level of Service
Not every case needs the same service. Standard supervised visitation fits many matters. When a child is resistant or the goal is to rebuild a relationship, therapeutic supervised visitation may be worth considering. Our article on how attorneys can recommend reunification therapy to clients explains when a clinical pathway makes sense.
Tips for Smoother Referrals
- Send the signed order with the referral whenever possible.
- State the visitation amount, not specific days and times.
- Say who pays, so there is no confusion at intake.
- Tell us about any safety concerns, protective orders, or special conditions.
- Let us know if you need testimony or specific documentation.
How quickly will TTS respond to a referral?
A member of our clinical team follows up within 2 business days of a completed referral form.
Do you accept self-referrals as well?
Yes. Parents can start with the Parent Intake Form. Services still begin with a court order.
Ready to Refer a Client?
Complete the Professional Referral Form or call (702) 485-1313. For urgent matters, call us directly so we can prioritize.
