Post Adoption Assessment

Connect Psychology Service recognises the recent changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) and has revised its offer to include flexible, tiered assessment and intervention packages. These are designed to meet a range of needs and budgets. Please enquire below or contact us directly at admin@connect-psychology.co.uk for more information.

In order to complete a thorough assessment and formulation, Janet or Kirsten will welcome families to comfortable meeting rooms in Market Harborough or will meet with them at their own homes. The assessment process typically involves meeting with the parent or carer, the child/young person, and sometimes both together for some gentle observational sessions.

With all case work, Kirsten and Janet aim to ensure that every method used is purposeful, meaningful, and something the client feels comfortable with. Assessments are always child-centred, with a focus on creating a safe and containing environment for the child throughout.

A range of assessment tools will be selected to help explore and clarify any hypotheses. Once the assessment is complete, families receive a detailed report, which includes a personalised one-page working formulation chart to support understanding and next steps. This forms the basis for clear and tailored therapeutic recommendations.