Questions an assessment may address
- How are the child’s needs met?
- Which resources and difficulties affect caregiving?
- What support may be relevant?
How we approach this matter
Interviews and records help us examine specific caregiving practices and circumstances. Parent–child interaction may be considered where appropriate. A diagnostic label or difference in parenting style is not automatically equated with an inability to care for a child.
What the report provides
The report identifies strengths, difficulties and circumstances relevant to parenting, explaining the sources underpinning each assessment.
Useful material for the initial review
- History of caregiving responsibilities.
- Relevant school, health or social information.
- Records of support and family arrangements.
A brief description is enough for the first contact. Document sharing is arranged afterwards.
A common question
Can a parent be assessed without an interview?
Records can be reviewed, but conclusions about a person who has not been assessed must remain within the limits of the available sources.