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.
Who carries out the PCA assessment?
A PCA is conducted by experienced, registered psychologists and overseen by a chartered PSI psychologist, ensuring the process adheres to best practice throughout. The assessment involves evaluating the parents’ capacity through cognitive and psychological testing, alongside an evaluation of support systems and risk factors. All professionals involved with the family, as well as relevant collateral sources, are incorporated into the process to build a clear picture of the strengths and challenges affecting everyone involved. The resulting recommendations set out a clear path forward for an ongoing plan.
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.
Pricing
We believe in being fully transparent about our practice, so here’s our current pricing:
| Package | Includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single PCA for one adult | Assessment, 1x Adult, Diagnosis | €2,500 |
| Single PCA for one adult | Assessment, 1x Adult, Diagnosis, Cognitive Report | €3,250 |
| Joint PCA for two adults | Assessment, 2x Adult, Diagnosis | €3,950 |
| Joint PCA for two adults | Assessment, 2x Adult, Diagnosis, Cognitive Report | €4,950 |
| Additional Children | Charged per child involved | €500 |
For up-to-date pricing, please see our PCA assessment service page or contact us directly at 087 406 2203 or [email protected].
Further information
For further information about Parental Capacity Assessments in Ireland, contact Irish Resilience Clinic today. You can call us for a quote on 087 406 2203, or email [email protected] for further information.
