We offer in-depth assessments to support families in identifying their needs and challenges, and help them navigate the social care, education and legal system.

Family Engage (UK) offers a range of social work assessments to assist local authorities, family law firms, courts, and private clients. These assessments are conducted by qualified and experienced independent social workers to ensure impartiality and high standards. 

These assessments help local authorities, family law firms, and courts in making informed decisions about a child’s best interests. Examples include parenting assessments, risk assessments, and special guardianship assessments.

Types of Assessments

1. Parenting Assessments

✅ Evaluates a caregiver’s ability to meet a child’s needs.
✅ Identifies strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

2. Risk Assessments

🔹 Assesses potential risks to a child’s safety and well-being.
🔹 Includes evaluations for domestic violence, substance abuse, and safeguarding concerns.

3. Special Guardianship Assessments

✔ Conducted for individuals applying to become Special Guardians.
✔ Determines suitability for long-term care of a child.

4. Viability Assessments

📌 Preliminary assessment to explore potential caregivers.
📌 Used in early care proceedings to assess possible family placements.

5. Kinship/Connected Person Assessments

🔹 Determines the suitability of a relative or close family friend to care for a child.
🔹 Helps ensure a stable and supportive alternative family placement.

6. Sibling Assessments

👩‍👧‍👦 Examines sibling relationships to assess whether siblings should be placed together or separately in care or adoption.

7. PAMS Assessments (Parent Assessment Manual Software)

✔ Structured tool used to assess parenting capabilities of individuals with learning difficulties or additional needs.

8. Fostering Assessments

✅ Evaluates individuals or families applying to become foster carers.
✅ Ensures they meet all criteria for a safe and nurturing home.

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Specialist Social Work Assessments

We also offer specialist social work assessments tailored to complex needs, including:

📌 Section 7 & Section 37 Assessments – Court-directed assessments regarding a child’s welfare.
📌 Age Assessments – Determines the age of unaccompanied minors.
📌 Immigration Assessments – Social work reports for immigration cases.
📌 Contact Risk Assessments & Supervision Reports – Evaluates risks associated with child contact.
📌 Child & Family Assessments – Comprehensive evaluations of family dynamics.
📌 Mental Capacity Assessments (CoP3 for Deputyship Applications) – Assesses decision-making abilities.
📌 Social Care Needs Assessment for EHCP – Evaluates children’s social care needs for Education, Health, and Care Plans.
📌 Form F Assessments – Evaluates suitability for fostering applications.
📌 Transnational Social Work Assessments – Assesses children and families across international jurisdictions.
📌 Advocacy & Independent Visiting Services – Provides independent support for children and young people.
📌 Social Impact Assessments – Evaluates the effectiveness of charitable and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs.

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Why Choose Family Engage UK?

🌟 Experienced Professionals – Qualified social workers with years of expertise.
🌟 Comprehensive Reports – Detailed assessments with clear recommendations.
🌟 Child-Centered Approach – Prioritizing children’s safety, well-being, and stability.
🌟 Legal & Ethical Compliance – All assessments meet professional and legal standards.

📞 Get in Touch Today
For more information or to arrange an assessment, contact us via phone, email, or our online inquiry form.