The Comprehensive Family Assessment Process

THE < strong >Comprehensivestrong > < strong >Familystrong > < strong >Assessmentstrong > < strong >Processstrong > A < strong >Comprehensivestrong > < strong >Familystrong > < strong >Assessmentstrong > is a < strong >Processstrong > , not the completion of a tool. This does not mean that tools are superfluous; they are helpful in documenting needs or in stimulating the conversation about < strong >Assessmentstrong > issues. It does mean, however, that the engagement of < strong >Familystrong > members in a discussion that is individualized to their situation is vital. Simply completing a form will not capture all that is needed for < strong >Comprehensivestrong > < strong >Assessmentstrong > . The initial < strong >Comprehensivestrong > < strong >Assessmentstrong > can build on the information obtained in previous assessments of safety and risk. All safety issues, progress on the safety plan, and areas of risk and strengths that have already been identified are explored as to their current impact on needs.

•Both parents indicated a strong desire to have their children returned and said that they will cooperate with the child welfare agency. •Carmen expressed interest in attending church as she did when she was younger. She would like to go to her godparents’ church. •Interviews with the children, the parents, the godparents, the school

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