New wave Therapy has a team of trained experience staff that can provide independent Foster and Kinship Assessments.

Our assessors are ready to complete Foster and Kinship care assessments, both provisional and full authorisation. New Wave Therapy staff are Step-by-Step trained to meet agency requirements and can undertake face to face and virtual assessments as required.

A Kinship Carer Assessment is an evaluation process that is conducted to determine whether a family member or a close friend is suitable to provide care for a child who cannot live with their birth parents. This type of assessment is carried out by a Qualified One Future Consultant to assess the kinship carer’s capacity is assessed by New Wave Therapy’s assessor to determine if the child’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs are meet.

The assessment will involve interviews with the prospective kinship carer, the child, and other family members or individuals who are involved in the child’s life. The assessment will also include an evaluation of the kinship carer’s home environment, financial stability, and support network.

The purpose of a Kinship Carer Assessment aims to identify any potential risks or challenges that may arise during the placement and to develop a plan to address these issues. This is to ensure that the child is placed in a safe and stable environment and that the kinship carer is provided with the necessary support to enable them to provide adequate care to the child.

A Foster Care Assessment is a process that is used to evaluate the suitability of a prospective foster parent or family to provide care for a child who has been removed from their birth family due to abuse, neglect, or other issues.

The assessment includes interviews with the prospective foster parent(s), background checks, and a home study. The home study involves an evaluation of the foster home environment, including the physical living conditions and the emotional and social support available to the child. The purpose of the Foster Care Assessment is to identify any potential risks or challenges that may arise during the placement and to develop a plan to address these issues.

This then can ensure that the prospective foster parent(s) can provide a safe and nurturing environment for the child and that the child’s needs will be met while in foster care.