Assessing Adoptive Parents, Foster Carers and Kinship Carers, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide for professionals working in the field of child welfare and adoption. This updated edition provides a thorough and practical approach to assessing the parenting capacity of individuals who are seeking to become adoptive parents, foster carers, or kinship carers.

The book covers a wide range of topics, including the legal and ethical considerations of assessing parenting capacity, the impact of trauma and attachment on parenting, and the importance of cultural competence in the assessment process. It also includes detailed guidance on conducting home visits, interviewing parents and children, and using standardized assessment tools.

One of the key strengths of this book is its focus on improving the analysis and understanding of parenting capacity. The authors emphasize the importance of using a strengths-based approach and considering the unique circumstances of each family when conducting assessments. They also provide practical strategies for identifying and addressing potential risk factors and developing effective intervention plans.

This second edition has been updated to reflect the latest research and best practices in the field. It also includes new chapters on assessing kinship carers and working with LGBTQ+ families. With its clear and accessible writing style, this book is an invaluable resource for social workers, psychologists, and other professionals involved in assessing and supporting adoptive, foster, and kinship families.