This report reviews childcare policy for separated children in the Central Europe and the Balkan States. It emphasizes the need to establish training, resources and effective procedures in order to meet the standards outlined in the Statement of Good Practice. Data from Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia is presented.

Guidance on how to complete the referral form, initial assessment and core assessment from the resource Framework for the Assessment of Children and their Families.

A set of questionnaires for the child or caregiver to complete on recent life events, their strengths and weaknesses, how they cope with everyday life, the condition of the home, or alcohol consumption.

Age specific forms for collecting a large amount of information from a variety of sources in order to obtain a thorough understanding of the child’s needs, the parent’s capacities, and the impact of family and environmental factors.
 

This form is used to decide whether a child is in need of protection or support services, the nature of services required, and whether a more detailed assessment should be carried out.

Form for recording basic information on the child and family, the services they currently access, and any required referrals for further assessment and/or services.

A UK perspective on the theories and knowledge that should underpin an assessment of children in need and their families. It covers child development, parenting capacity, and family and environmental factors.

Comprehensive guidance on undertaking an assessment of children in need and their families. It covers the principles for assessment, the process of assessing children, how to analyze and make decisions, the roles and responsibilities of various agencies, and organizational arrangements to support effective assessments.

First published in 1999, this work draws together a multi-national collection of papers, and aims to stimulate the development of policy and practice in this often neglected area.

A comprehensive document outlining standards for residential care in Northern Ireland.