The Family Assessment
Context
One of a series of practice tools designed to support the implementation of the Assessment Framework in England and Wales (Bentovim and Bingley Miller 2001; 2012).
Purpose
- Assessments with more complex families to plan support and other interventions
- Assessing change over time
- Specialist assessments relating to:
- the reunification of children with families
- therapeutic work
- permanency planning
- court proceedings and other decision-making forums
Features
- Systematic, evidence-based approach to assessing family life and relationships, including:
- family dynamics
- family adaptability
- parenting
- how family members communicate, handle feelings, relate to each other and approach crucial issues of identity
- the impact of family history
Benefits
- Provides a model for understanding, describing and assessing family strengths and difficulties and family competencies
- Adaptable to suit a range of purposes
- Suitable for use by a wide range of professionals
- Provides a range of approaches for engaging with and talking to families about their lives together
- Emphasis on giving all family members a ‘voice’
- Promotes reflective practice
Learn more
Learn more about training for groups of staff in the use of The Family Assessment: