Services for Child Protection Matters |
What are Evaluations for Child Protection Matters? |
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When parenting comes into question due to child abuse or neglect, social workers, legal counsel, and judges often turn to psychologists for expert guidance. Child protection evaluations may be requested for information regarding a parent’s caregiver capacities, risk and protective factors associated with placement or visitation, a child’s emotional or psychological needs, or intervention strategies that may assist parenting or child development. Evaluations may be requested at various points and may serve different functions depending on when they are requested. The overarching question in child protection evaluations is, “What is in the child’s best interest?” but the specific focus varies with the referral concerns.
Types of Evaluations for Child Protection MattersThe two most commonly requested evaluations for child protection matters are Parenting Capacity Assessments (PCAs) and Risk Assessments (RA).
Cost of Evaluations for Child Protection MattersI charge an hourly fee for family court evaluations, and my hourly rate is $350. All evaluations completed for court purposes incur an additional charge of 5% GST.
The number of hours required for an evaluation depends predominantly on the type of evaluation being completed, but also on the complexity of the evaluation and the number of persons being assessed. Talk to me about what you're looking for, and I'll provide you with information about the likely cost. |
How to Get Started
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Social Workers
The best way for us to get started with an assessment is to have a conversation. Let me know what type of evaluation you are looking for, and the timetable for the case. I will give you a cost estimate, information about my timeline and typical turnaround time, and my CV. I will also give you information about my procedures and policies, and I can answer any questions that you may have. Email or call me and leave me a voice mail. I will return your email or phone call within 24 business hours. TALK TO ME [email protected] 778-997-3441 |
Lawyers:
The best way for us to get started with an assessment is to have a conversation. Let me know what type of evaluation you are looking for, and the timetable for the case. I will give you a cost estimate, information about my timeline and typical turnaround time, and my CV. I will also give you information about my procedures and policies, and I can answer any questions that you may have. Email or call me and leave me a voice mail. I will return your email or phone call within 24 business hours. TALK TO ME [email protected] 778-997-3441 |
