When a parent has denied visitation or failed to pay child support, the court may place that parent on community supervision (probation). While on community supervision, this office will monitor the parent's compliance with the court's order. The parent is ordered to report to the Domestic Relations Office each month and demonstrate compliance with the order.

In addition, the Office may require that the parent submit to random drug testing, attend a parenting class, complete substance abuse intervention or seek employment assistance. If that parent fails to comply with any condition of community supervision, a motion to revoke may be filed.

Officers supervise parents placed on probation by the Family Courts for failure to pay child support or for violating visitation orders.

Probationers are required to report monthly and to satisfy referrals for employment assistance, GED and ESL classes, substance abuse intervention, and parent classes with partner agencies.

A seven session workshop required for all fathers placed on probation.  "Dads Count" covers such topics as managing stress, effective discipline, understanding self and children, listening and speaking from the heart, resolving conflict and effective co-parenting strategies.

A one hour workshop taught by a certified financial instructor that identifies patterns of overspending, sets out a personal budget, encourages savings and provides basic money education.

This one hour monthly workshop is required for probationers who are unemployed.  An instructor from the Texas Workforce Commission teaches resume writing, interviewing techniques, computer skills and job search techniques.