An Overview of Child and Family Assessments: Insights from an Experienced Social Worker

In this video, I sit down with Queenie Vee, an experienced social worker with 13 years of expertise in children's services. Join us as we delve into the world of child and family assessment from a social work perspective. Queenie shares practical strategies, real-life examples, and professional insights to help social workers and students understand the complexities of child and family assessments and how to prioritise the well-being of children and families.

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🔹 Key Highlights:

Understanding Child and Family Assessments: Explore the essential elements of child and family assessments, including child developmental needs, parental capacity, and family environmental factors.

Anti-Oppressive and Anti-Discriminatory Practices: Learn the importance of approaching assessments with sensitivity, empathy, and cultural awareness.

Person-Centered Approach: Emphasise the need to safeguard children's well-being while respecting their rights to autonomy and self-determination.

Real-Life Scenarios: Queenie shares real-life scenarios where child and family assessments played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children.

Professional Collaboration: Discover strategies for working effectively with families and collaborating with other professionals to provide the right support and services.

Best Practices: Tips for conducting child and family assessments, managing complex situations, and ensuring positive outcomes for children and families.

🔸 Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction
0:22 Understanding Child and Family Assessments
1:03 Anti-Oppressive and Anti-Discriminatory Practices
2:04 Person-Centred Approach
3:00 Real-Life Scenarios
4:19 Professional Collaboration
5:00 Best Practices
5:45 Conclusion

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Social Workers
Students of Social Work and Related Fields
Child Protection Professionals
Anyone Interested in Child and Family Assessments in Social Work