What does it mean for a social worker to have an eclectic approach to family assessment

What does it mean for a social worker to have an eclectic approach to family assessment

After reading Chapter 8 and 9, provide a discussion to the following.

Comprehensive family assessment is the ongoing practice of informing decision-making by identifying, considering, and weighing factors that impact children, youth, and their families. Assessment occurs from the time children and families come to the attention of the child welfare system-or before-and continues to case closure.

Comprehensive family assessment is guided by principles of family-centered, culturally competent practice. Whenever possible, families are seen as providing the best care and protection for their children, family represents the focus of all work, and family members are actively involved in the development and implementation of any plan. The family\’s culture, race, ethnicity, values, and customs must be respected and carefully considered.

What does it mean for a social worker to have an eclectic approach to family assessment?. How would the integration of the assessment tools discussed in Chapters 7 and 8 improve your knowledge of assessment and your therapeutic skills when working with families in crisis? Be specific as it relates to each of the assessment tools listed in the chapters.

Text book

Hebert, Martin & Harper-Dorton, Karen (2002). Working with Children, Adolescent, and their Families. (Third Edition). Lyceum Book, Inc.

Smith, S. Handler, H. (2007). Clinical Assessment of Children and Families. Taylor & Francis Group.

Requirements: 500 words