Family Assessment Response (FAR)

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Program/Intervention Name

Family Assessment Response (FAR)

Category

Assessment and Measurement Instruments for Target Populations, Family Support and Placement Stabilization Programs


Program/Intervention Description

What: Family Assessment Response, also known as "FAR", provides a comprehensive assessment of child safety, risk of subsequent child abuse or neglect, family strengths and need. No subject is named and no findings made. How: Far components include: Ensuring Child Safety, Avoiding Negative Labels for Parents, Setting Aside Fault Finding, Working in Partnership with Parents, Identifying Families Needs, Providing Services and Resources Matched to Family Needs, Building on the Parents' and the Community's Strengths and Resources. There is no set intensity or duration for this program and intensity and duration on based on the needs of the family.


Intervention Target Population Identified (Age Group)

Parent/Adult


Program Goals/Outcomes

Family Assessment Response, also known as "FAR", provides a comprehensive assessment of child safety, risk of subsequent child abuse or neglect, family strengths and need.


QIC Target Group

General - 3


QIC Adoption/Guardianship Relevance Levels

LEVEL 5: Other Human Services


QIC level of Evidence

LEVEL 3: Emerging Practice


Intervention Web Site/URL


Contact Person/Purveyor

Rebecca Wilcox

Agency/Affiliation

Minnesota Department of Human Services

Contact Email

Rebecca.wilcox@state.mn.us

Contact Phone

(651) 431-4699

External Links (Registry/Other Catalog)


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