Description: Gather data for custody evaluations The UCCES is a uniform custody evaluation procedure for mental health professionals. -Provides a comprehensive, systematic method for gathering data and organizing the information necessary to determine a child’s best interest. Allows you to present relevant data in an organized and logical manner and to write logical evaluation reports. -Administrative and Data Forms include an initial referral form, forms to record case contacts and notes, consent and authorization forms, a suitability for joint custody form, and a summary chart. -Parent Forms include a family and personal history questionnaire, interview and observation forms, a parenting abilities checklist, and an explanation of custody procedures for parents and attorneys. -Child Forms include interview forms, an abuse/neglect checklist, forms to describe a child’s adjustment to home and community, and a parent–child “goodness of fit” observation form and checklist. Twenty-five forms are organized into three categories 1) Administrative and Data Forms—Each of these 10 forms should be completed for each custody evaluation. -UCCES Checklist (This form contains a list of all the steps involved in completing a UCCES evaluation. It serves as a time-management and quality control tool; helps to organize, manage, and record all major events; documents all procedures; and verifies that all important steps were taken. -Initial Referral Form (This form provides a convenient and systematic way to maintain records of all parties and issues as well as the billing schedule.) -Chronological Record of all Case - -Contacts Form -Case Notes Form -Consent for Psychological Services to Child(ren) Form -Authorization to Release Information Form -Suitability for Joint Custody Checklist -Collateral Interview Form -Consent for Evaluation of Minor(s) Form -UCCES Summary Chart (for noting significant entries from other completed forms) 2) Parent Forms—Each of these nine forms should be completed for each parent. -Parent's Family/Personal History Questionnaire -Parent Interview Form Parenting Abilities Checklist -Suitability for Joint Custody Interview -Analysis of Response Validity Checklist -Behavioral Observations of Parent-Child Interaction Form -Home Visit Observation Form -Agreement Between Parent and Evaluator Form -Explanation of Custody Evaluation -Procedures for Parents and Attorneys 3) Child Forms—These six forms should be completed for each child. -Child History Questionnaire (one for each parent to complete) -Child Interview Form -Child Abuse Interview Form -Abuse/Neglect Checklist -Child's Adjustment to Home and Community Checklist -Parent-Child Goodness of Fit -Observation Form and Checklist The Manual presents an overview of child custody evaluation research, discusses the requirements for a comprehensive custody evaluation, describes each of the 25 forms, and provides helpful suggestions for testifying as an expert witness.

Series: UCCES Uniform Child Custody Evaluation System

Publisher: Psychological Assessment Resources

Qualifications: level B

Grade: Age1-17years

Format: KIT