parenting assessment

English to Romanian Social Sciences Law (general) family court procedure

Parenting assessment focuses on identifying strengths and weaknesses in relation to six dimensions of parenting:
•basic care
•ensuring safety
•emotional warmth
•stimulation
•guidance and boundaries
•stability.

Assessment must also take into account the impact of wider factors on parenting and the child's development. These include:
•family history and functioning
•extended family
•housing
•employment
•income
•social integration and community resources (HM Government, 2013).

During a parenting assessment it is important to establish whether poor parenting is a regular occurrence (Kellett and Apps, 2009).