Our assessments focus not only on evaluating parenting capacity but also on empowering parents to develop the skills and confidence needed to provide safe, nurturing care for their children.
From the moment a family arrives, we work collaboratively with Local Authorities, Guardians, Solicitors, and parents to develop a clear Placement Plan that outlines goals, expectations, and targeted areas of support.
Throughout the placement, parents engage in a structured 12–14-week programme designed to strengthen key aspects of family life, including:
Each assessment is carried out by qualified, experienced practitioners who provide ongoing guidance, observation, and feedback in a supportive environment.
We combine:
This enables us to deliver assessments that are both robust and fair, reflecting the parent’s capacity to achieve sustainable change.
At the end of the placement, we produce a clear, balanced, and evidence-based report that offers honest recommendations about a parent’s ability and commitment to care for their child safely in the long term.
In addition to our residential programme at Fern Lodge, Lighthouse FAS also provides community-based parenting assessments for families who may not require a residential stay but still benefit from structured support and professional evaluation within their own home setting.
These flexible services are designed to reduce disruption, maintain family routines, and enable parents to demonstrate progress in their familiar environments.
At Lighthouse FAS, we don’t just assess — we support, guide, and empower.
Our goal is to give every parent the chance to demonstrate their potential and build a stable, nurturing future for their child.
Lighthouse Family Assessment Service Ltd. is a trading name of Fern Lodge. Company Number 15672178.
Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, England.
Ofsted Registered: Number – SC2849624
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