Forensic & Child Protection Assessments

Parenting Capacity Assessments

Psychological assessments examining parenting capacity, including consideration of parental functioning, caregiving practices and the capacity to meet a child's developmental, emotional and safety needs.

Child Protection Assessments

Assessments relating to children and families involved in statutory child protection matters, including consideration of relational dynamics, attachment and bonding, strengths and risks within a family system. 

Forensic Psychological Assessments

Psychological assessments undertaken in the context of legal proceedings, including matters before the Children's Court of NSW.

Relative and Kinship Carer Assessments

Assessments of relatives and kinship carers, including provisionally authorized carers, using the Step-by-Step assessment protocol.

Foster Carer Assessments

Assessments of prospective foster carers, including applicants seeking authorization to provide foster care, using the Step-by-Step protocol. 

Carer Reviews

Reviews of authorized foster, relative and kinship carers, including their ongoing capacity to provide care and respond to the needs of children and young people.

Child needs Assessment

A review of a child's developmental and other needs, with recommendations made to support those needs.