Supervised Visitation is a relatively new and rapidly emerging concept. Those who started 10-15 years ago can testify of the isolation that they experienced. The primary benefit of membership is to have access to others who are working in this or related fields to provide support and exchange of information.

• Referrals
• A list of Washington SVN members providing visitation services is made available to the local courts, attorneys, and parents.
• A listing in the International SVN directory and the Washington SVN directory of service providers, which is distributed in a booklet. The directories are also available on the International and Washington SVN web-sites.
• Access to other members through the SVN Membership e-mail list.
• Subscription to the quarterly SVN Newsletter
• Discounts for SVN conferences
• Discounts on training materials distributed through the International SVN Resource Center
• Opportunity to distribute your materials through the International SVN Resource Center
• Membership in the International and Washington Chapter to provide networking opportunities and exchange of information in your area.
• A vote at the Washington Chapter meetings as well as a vote at the International SVN membership meetings
• Eligibility for election as director and/or officer of the International SVN and/or eligibility for nomination to various committee positions such as the Chairperson for the Washington SVN Chapter.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Membership in the National SVN is required of all Washington Chapter members.
   
2. Membership shall be available to those institutions and individuals who subscribe to the purposes of the SVN regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, color, gender, religion, creed, culture, age, sexual preference, or mental or physical handicap.
3. Membership shall be conferred upon individuals and institutions upon completion of the SVN application and payment in advance of all applicable dues.
4. The Washington Chapter of the SVN reserves the right to require a probation period and/or mentorship for those applicants deemed requiring additional training or mentoring prior to providing supervised visitations in Washington.

CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP FOR THE WASHINGTON CHAPTER OF THE SVN

1. Individual - This membership is for individuals providing visitation services. Any agency/individual that employs more than one person must seek an Institutional membership.
2. Institutional - This membership may be in the name of an agency, association, or institution which shall be represented by a person designated by that organization. It shall be entitled to only one vote, to be exercised by its representative. The representative shall be eligible for office and may serve on committees. This membership shall receive three (3) copies of the Network's newsletter.

STANDING

A member shall be in good standing for a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) upon payment of the annual membership fee. All memberships end on June 30th each year regardless of the date joined. To maintain good standing, new membership fees must be received no later than July 31st.

CHAPTER DUES

Individual: $ 25.00
Includes membership in the Washington SVN only.

Institutional: $ 25.00
Includes membership in the Washington SVN only.

Chapter members must contact the National SVN regarding their national membership and dues. You will receive a quarterly newsletter, a listing on the national directory, discounts to the annual conferences, and other benefits. Please note that the SVN does NOT exempt not-for-profits from membership dues

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are handled through the National Supervised Visitation Network .   If you have any questions please contact the Washington Chapter Membership Coordinator Jackie Stroh (425) 339-2383.

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