KINSHIP & FOSTER CARE SERVICES
Permanency & Guardianship Assessments
Permanency and Guardianship Assessments support children to achieve long-term stability when reunification with birth parents is not possible or no longer in the child’s best interests. At Childfirst Australia, we assess the capacity of proposed carers to provide lifelong safety, emotional security, and consistent care, ensuring decisions are guided by the child’s developmental needs, cultural identity, and future wellbeing.
“Permanency is not just about where a child lives, but about who they can rely on for the rest of their life.”
Childfirst Australia provides comprehensive Permanency and Guardianship Assessments that meet statutory, court, and agency requirements. Our assessments evaluate the proposed carer’s ability to assume long-term parental responsibility, including capacity for decision-making, advocacy, financial stability, emotional availability, and commitment to maintaining meaningful connections where appropriate. We conduct detailed interviews, home environment assessments, background checks, and consultation with relevant professionals to develop balanced, evidence-based recommendations.