Youth Assessments (YCJA Section 34)
Contact: Vickie Jennings, Program Director 436-6754 ext. 230 vjennings@dfcc.org
The youth justice court has the authority to order a medical, psychological or psychiatric assessment at any stage of the court proceedings involving a youth. The assessment is used to identify both the historical and current mental health issues of the young person and to make recommendations to the court for medical/psychological/psychiatric treatment plans.
The assessment serves to provide the court with guidance of mental health professionals on the status of a young person and to guide professionals in developing a plan to address the youth’s needs within the community.
Referrals are made through the youth court at any stage of the proceedings.
Custody & Access/Parenting Capacity Assessments
Diane Shea, Executive Director 436-6754 ext. 222 dshea@dfcc.orgAssessments are conducted on a fee-for-service basis for the purpose of providing guidance and recommendations to the family court regarding the best interests of the child(ren) in separation and divorce matters.
The assessments are conducted by a multi-disciplinary team of Social Workers, Psychologists and Psychiatrists as may be required.
Referrals are accepted from the public, Children’s Aid, lawyers and Family Court.
