Multidisciplinary Social Work & Psychology Services

SWAPS provides multi-disciplinary assessments of children, adolescents and families who are engaged with Social Services. This may include children and adolescents already in care, in the process of care proceedings, or who are likely to be placed in care by Local Authorities. The assessment service functions as assistance to Local Authorities and families in effective care planning regarding the best interests of the child or adolescent. The service offers:

> Assertive Outreach and Respite Service
> Independent Assessment for Care Proceedings
> Independent Assessment of the Cognitive / Psychological Profile and Parenting
    Capacity of Parents
> Independent Assessment of Parenting Capacity
> In-Depth Court Reports and Evidence given at Court