Live Classroom
Instructor-led learning supports explanation, professional discussion, case-based scenarios, questions, and skill-building exercises. Attendance and active participation are required.
Professional Provider Training
A Structured 24-Hour Learning Experience
Develop a working understanding of California’s professional supervised visitation framework and the practical skills needed for safe, neutral, and well-documented services.
Program Overview
The Bridging Families Academy program combines instructor-led discussion, guided scenarios, independent study, and applied learning activities. The curriculum is organized around the training subjects identified in California Judicial Council Standard 5.20 and the professional obligations connected to Family Code section 3200.5.
12 HoursLive classroom instruction
12 HoursSelf-paced coursework
CertificateAfter all requirements are completed
The exact classroom delivery format—such as in-person or instructor-led virtual classroom—is identified for each scheduled cohort. Participants should confirm the format before registering.
How Learning Is Delivered
Self-Paced Coursework
Assigned readings, recorded educational content, knowledge checks, and written activities reinforce legal standards and professional practice concepts.
Applied Practice
Participants work through intake, court-order review, observation, documentation, safety, communication, and termination scenarios.
Intended Participants
The program is appropriate for prospective and current professional providers, supervised visitation program personnel, family court professionals, social workers, mental health professionals, child welfare professionals, family law attorneys, and students entering the field.
Attendance and Completion Expectations
Participants are expected to:
- Attend the full scheduled live classroom instruction.
- Log in and participate personally; registration may not be shared.
- Complete all self-paced assignments by the stated deadline.
- Participate professionally in discussions and scenarios.
- Complete required knowledge checks or assessments.
- Follow course confidentiality, copyright, and conduct expectations.
Technology for online components
- A reliable internet connection.
- A computer or tablet capable of video conferencing and course access.
- A working camera, microphone, and speakers or headset.
- A private learning environment suitable for participation.
- Current browser software and access to email.
Recording restriction:
Participants may not record, photograph, copy, stream, distribute, or share live instruction or protected course materials without written authorization from Bridging Families Academy.
Certificate Information
A Bridging Families Academy certificate is issued after the participant completes all required live and self-paced hours, required activities, and applicable assessments. The certificate documents education completed through the Academy; it is not a California license, court appointment, employment guarantee, or state-issued certification.