附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 320-324) and indexes.
Introducing the study -- Implementation -- Involving families in the assessment process -- The experiences of social service managers and practitioners -- Inter-agency and inter-professional collaboration in assessments of children in need -- Referrals : findings from the audit -- Initial assessments : findings from the audit -- Core assessments : findings from the audit -- The cost of undertaking core assessments / Pamela Meadows -- Conclusions and implications for policy and practice.