Needs Assessment
Part 5: Your Child's Living Arrangements < Previous Section | Next Section >
a. What are your child’s current living arrangements? Check all that apply
Joint legal custody
Sole legal custody
Joint physical custody
Sole physical custody

b. How has your child reacted to current living arrangements?

c. How are transitions made? How does your child react when changing homes?

d. What feelings has your child expressed about the current living arrangements?
1. Behavioral changes noted by either parent


2. Change in mood noted by either parent

e. How have current living arrangements been determined?

1. How have current living arrangements taken your child’s typical routines into consideration?

2. How have current living arrangements considered sibling and peer relationships?

f. Is there any flexibility in the living arrangement? If so, describe.

g. Vacations/Holidays:

1. How are they planned?

2. How are plans discussed with your child?

3. Is your child able to request changes in vacation and holiday schedules?

h. What philosophy do parents share regarding renegotiation of living arrangements?

1. What provisions are included in renegotiation and relocation?

2. Is there a neutral third party to assist parents in renegotiation? If so, who is it?


Sections
1. Needs Assessment Introduction
2. Getting to Know Your Child
3. Helping Your Child Understand Family Change
4. Your Relationship with Your Child
5. Your Child's Living Arrangements
6. Your Child's Educational Needs
7. Your Child's Important Interpersonal Relationships
8. Your Child's Extracurricular Activities
9. Nurturing Your Child's Spiritual Beliefs and Practices
10. Your Child's Physical and Emotional Health
11. Providing for your Child's Supervision and Physical Safety
12. Fostering Appropriate Behavior
13. Co-Parenting
14. Other Information
 
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