WHAT: A template for assessing the suitability of kinship caregivers in the longer term, and for planning the care of a child in kinship care. There are sections for the caregiver to complete and to consider how to prepare themselves for becoming a caregiver.
WHO: All those undertaking an assessment of a kinship caregiver/placement.
WHERE: Global relevance with adaptations needed for the local context.
WHY: Useful assessment template for assessing the caregivers preparedness and suitability, and support needs for the long term care of a child
N.B. This form could be adapted to other types of caregivers, e.g. foster caregivers.
This document is accompanied by a template for assessing an emergency/immediate placement. See the following document: in this toolkit: Consideration of Kinship Caregiver/s for Emergency/Immediate Placement of a Child or Children, Carol Edwards, Edwina Brockelsby, Family Rights Group, UK, 2006.
The document also makes reference to a core assessment. See document (included in this toolkit): Core Assessment Record Core Assessment Record, Department of Health, Department for Education and Employment, Home Office, UK, 2000
