What is supervised visitation — and when do Florida courts order it? 👇 Supervised visitation means a parent can only see their child with another responsible adult present — this could be a family member, a social worker, or at an approved visitation center. Courts may order supervision when: • there’s a history of abuse or neglect, • substance abuse puts the child at risk, • or there are serious concerns about the child’s emotional or physical safety. Supervised visitation isn’t meant to punis