Assessment and Placement Monitoring

An assessment is the dynamic process of gathering and analysing information in order to undertake informed interventions. This can include an individual assessment of a child and family, or a situational analysis if there are large numbers of vulnerable children, e.g. in an emergency. 

 

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International Social Services and International Reference Centre for the Rights of the Child Deprived of their Family (ISS/IRC),

A 2-page fact sheet that discusses the conditions under which a child may or may not be eligible for adoption. Discusses legal implications and the role of local social services.

International Social Service and International Reference Center for the Rights of Children Deprived of their Family (ISS/IRC),

A brief 2-page overview of what steps should be taken if and when a social worker or other community worker admits a child to a residential institution.

International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN),

Practical information and tools for dealing with child abuse in the home environment. Includes relevant policy recommendations, study questionnaires, and measurement tools.

Carol Edwards, Edwina Brockelsby Family Rights Group UK,

A template for assessing the suitability of kinship caregivers in the short term, and for planning the care of a child in kinship care. There are sections that can be given to potential caregivers to help them prepare for caring for a child.

ISS,

A short 2-page fact sheet on how to evaluate the suitability of a family that wishes to adopt a child.

John Williamson,

An updated list of literature and bibliographies concerning children and families affected by HIV/AIDS around the world. Most of the resources are focused on sub-Saharan Africa.

Andrew Dunn and John Parry-Williams - UNICEF,

Detailed guidelines for the establishment of the Child Protection Service (CPS), designed to address the lack of regulations concerning standards in children’s institutions and the lack of departmental policy and procedures for assessing and assisting abused and at-risk children. Includes comprehensive set of CPS forms in 14 annexes.

Carol Edwards, Edwina Brockelsby, Family Rights Group, UK,

A template for assessing the suitability of kinship caregivers in the longer term, and for planning the care of a child in kinship care.

UNHCR,

Guidelines for when and how to make a decision regarding the best interests of the child in the case of emergencies. Includes useful information for addressing unaccompanied and separated children including, temporary and alternative care arrangements, tracing and reunification, and child participation.

International Social Service and International Reference Center for the Rights of Children Deprived of their Family (ISS/IRC) ,

A brief fact sheet on family reintegration. Provides an overview of what a social worker should pay attention to when assessing a child's situation.