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Independent Assessor

Jess Adams

About me

Yuma! I am an independent assessor and child welfare consultant based in ACT, Australia. I offer specialist independent child protection, carer, permanent care assessments and consultancy in the ACT and NSW. With over 15 years of experience in statutory child protection, complemented by a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and Bachelor of Laws, I offer a comprehensive understanding of the psychological and legal dimensions essential for child protection assessments. I am most often engaged for complex and interjurisdictional child protection matters.

 Services

1

Foster and Kinship  Assessments

I conduct thorough initial and comprehensive carer assessments, ensuring they meet legal requirements while providing comprehensive psychosocial evaluations. Using the Step-By-Step Assessment Tools, applicants are evaluated in a culturally competent manner across multiple domains.

2

Permanent Care
Assessments 

I am experienced in conducting permanent care assessments for Guardianship in NSW and Enduring Parental Responsibility assessments in the ACT. I understand the extra criteria needed to support applicants in maintaining cultural and family connections. I ensure thorough assessments that prioritise preserving cultural ties and family bonds.

3

Restoration and Family Assessments

When undertaking restoration and family assessments, I prioritise dignity-driven practice and safety. I am skilled at making sense of fragmented lives, offering comprehensive assessments that navigate complexities while upholding the dignity of  families and ensuring the safety of children and young people. 

Contact Me

Address

ACT, Australia

Contact

0412489235

Available

Mon - Sun

Flexible hours

Contact

0412489235

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I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land I operate on across ACT and NSW. I also acknowledges the Elders and in particular those visiting this website. I am committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society.

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