NAC432B.1364. Contents of family assessment.

A family assessment may include, without limitation:

     1. A determination of whether the basic needs of the family, including, without limitation, food, shelter, clothing and medical care, are being met.

     2. The educational needs of the child.

     3. An evaluation of the parenting skills of the parents.

     4. The degree of integration of the family into the local community.

     5. An identification of each family member and his role in ensuring the safety of the child.

     6. Whether there is substance abuse or spousal abuse in the family and its effect on the safety of the child.

     7. Whether the child has any medical needs that are not being met.

     8. The level of intellectual, social and emotional development of the child.

     9. Any other areas in which the family can be strengthened to ensure the safety of the child.

     (Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R221-97, eff. 6-5-98; A by E001-01, 6-28-2001; R083-01, 10-31-2001)