Adoptive Family Therapeutic & Educational Resources In collaboration with Institute for Community Collaborative Studies January 2004

Attachment Status

Children's Care and Safety

Children's Development

  • Family Attachment
  • Attachment resources
  • Level of commitment to parenthood through adulthood
  • Access to Age-Appropriate Quality Child Care/After-School Programming
  • Supervision by the family
  • Risk of placement outside the home
  • Risk of physical violence in the home
  • Risk of sexual abuse
  • Impact of any substance abuse on the family
  • Respite Care
  • Development Milestones
  • Child’s Behavior
  • Child’s Communication
  • Peer Relationships
  • Resources for recreation & play opportunities
  • Pre-natal Substance Abuse

Children’s Education

Community Engagement

Cross-Cultural Issues

  • Access to Appropriate Educational Services
  • Connectedness with Local Schools
  • School Attendance
  • Educational Development
  • Community Resources
  • Engagement with Community Groups/Activities
  • Relationships with Other Neighbors
  • Access to Sufficient Transportation
  • Crime Level in Neighborhood
  • Police Response in Neighborhood
  • Involvement in Culture of Origin

Family Environment

Family Health

Financial Stability

  • Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Family Rules & Expectations
  • Family Communication Skills
  • Continuity with Former families & friends
  • Attitude Toward the Child
  • Adult Self Care
  • Access to Health Care
  • Physical Health
  • Health Resources
  • Income Level for Basic Expenses
  • Budgeting Skills & Knowledge of Financial Resources
  • Financial Stability Beyond Wraparound

Parent/Child Relationships

Potential for Transition to Adulthood

 
Nurturing
• Discipline
• Enrichment
• Confidence in Parenting Skills
  • Adolescent Job Skills, Work History
  • Skills in Transporting Oneself