Parental Capacity Assessment PCA Ireland

A Parental Capacity Assessment (PCA) can help ensure that a child receives the right care and support by assessing a parent’s capacity to care and provide for them.

A parental capacity assessment PCA Ireland can be called for when professionals in contact with a family have concerns that there are issues that could affect the welfare of a child.

The importance of a Parental Capacity Assessment PCA Ireland

A Parental Capacity Assessment can be requested by a range of professionals, including social workers, court officers, child protection teams and others. An effective assessment will feature rigorous consideration of a ‘strengths and challenges’ approach to assess the capacity of a parent to care for their child.

It’s a hard task that requires sensitivity and unbiased reporting during what is a difficult time for the families involved.

What happens during a PCA?

PCAs can be carried out either on a residential basis or in the home, where parents and children are assessed during a number of visits. This will include psychological profiling of the families, in addition to regular behavioural observations to provide the most comprehensive assessment of the whole parenting situation.

A comprehensive report is then produced that details the process that was undertaken, as well as the conclusions used to help make key decisions regarding a child’s future.

Happy to receive enquiries

For further information about Parental Capacity Assessments in Ireland, contact Caroline Goldsmith Psychologist at Waterford Psychology today. You can call us for a quote 087 406 2203, or you can email info@waterfordpsychology.com for further information.

For further information about Parental Capacity Assessments in Ireland, contact Caroline Goldsmith Psychologist at Waterford Psychology