Child-Youth Assessment

This tip sheet provides a concise overview of key considerations for conducting child and youth assessments in child welfare and post‑permanency settings. Designed for practitioners, it highlights practical guidance on gathering developmentally appropriate, trauma‑informed information; engaging children, youth, and caregivers; and using assessment findings to inform service planning and decision‑making. The resource supports consistent, strengths‑based assessment practices that promote child well‑being, stability, and permanency across systems.