LATEST UPDATE (ALREADY RATED A+)
stage one of the assessment process
information gathering
stage two of the assessment process
information analysis
stage three of the assessment process
drawing conclusions
stage four of the assessment process
decision-making
one of the minimum parenting standards (1)
adequately fed
one of the minimum parenting standards (2)
clothed appropriately for weather conditions
one of the minimum parenting standards (3)
provided with adequate shelter
one of the minimum parenting standards (4)
protected from severe physical, emotional, and mental harm
one of the minimum parenting standards (5)
provided with necessary medical care and education as required by law
one of the minimum parenting capacities (1)
The capacity of a parent to carry out parenting responsibilities. Examples: feeding, changing, and
clothing.
one of the minimum parenting capacities (2)
Social skills and adaptive capabilities, not IQ, are relevant. Examples: appropriately interacting with
friends, family, and strangers.
one of the minimum parenting capacities (3)
The capacity to be aware of and respond to the child's physical needs and the ability to provide a safe
environment. Examples: know how to prevent child injuries, recognize when a child is injured, and know
how to take a child for care of their injury.