FCAP offers consultations and assessments.
- FCAP Consultations are a 45-minute phone conversation with the DCYF social worker to address a specific question. Questions considered during a consult might include whether adjustments to visitation will be helpful or what specific service will address a given problem for a child or caregiver. Consultations can be scheduled very quickly, and FCAP produces a written summary of recommendations within 48 hours.
- FCAP Assessments target the most complex cases that require an intensive level of assessment. They use a systematic approach to evaluate families, including standardized measures and consistent oversight for quality assurance. An assessment includes a review of several documents and interviews with the DCYF social worker, parent(s), caregiver(s), youth, CASA/GAL, and potentially other collaterals. Assessments are completed in 45 days.
