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Parent Intake Form for Child Therapy

This document is a parent intake form collecting personal and academic information about a child seeking counseling services. It collects details about the child's name, age, family situation, schooling, medical history, mental health history, relationships, and any concerns the parent has about the child's behaviors or life events. The form is used to gather a holistic understanding of the child's background and current functioning to help assess their needs.

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Parent Intake Form for Child Therapy

This document is a parent intake form collecting personal and academic information about a child seeking counseling services. It collects details about the child's name, age, family situation, schooling, medical history, mental health history, relationships, and any concerns the parent has about the child's behaviors or life events. The form is used to gather a holistic understanding of the child's background and current functioning to help assess their needs.

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  • Personal Information
  • Child's Development
  • Academic Information
  • Client History
  • Referral Information
  • Current Habits and Relationships
  • Stressful Life Events
  • Additional Information
  • Consent and Signatures

Parent Intake Form Date: ______________

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Child’s name:
__________________________________________________________________________

Age: __________ Sex: __________ Birthday: __________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Religion (if applicable):


__________________________________________________________________

Parents are currently: ___ Married ___ Divorced ___ Separated ___ Others (specify):
__________

Name of person completing the form:


______________________________________________________

Relationship to the Child:


________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Number/s: ___________________________ E-mail address: ___________________________

Religion (if applicable):


__________________________________________________________________

Name of other parent/legal guardian:


______________________________________________________

Relationship to the Child:


________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Number/s: ___________________________ E-mail address: ___________________________

Religion (if applicable):


__________________________________________________________________

Are there other relatives or adults that are important caretakers of the child (i.e. stepparent, significant
other, grandparent)? ____Yes ____No

If yes, indicate the following:

Name of person: _________________ Age: _______ Relationship to the child: ________________

Name of person: _________________ Age: _______ Relationship to the child: ________________

Name of person: _________________ Age: _______ Relationship to the child: ________________


Does the child have any siblings? ____Yes ____No

If yes, indicate the following:

Name of sibling: _______________________________ Sex: ________ Age: ________

Name of sibling: _______________________________ Sex: ________ Age: ________

Name of sibling: _______________________________ Sex: ________ Age: ________

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Is the child currently attending school? ____Yes ____No

If yes, indicate the following:

Name of school: ___________________________ Current Level of the child: _________________

Has your child received any special education assistance? ____Yes ____No

If yes, indicate the following:

Name of school: ______________ Date: ______ Outcome/Comments: _______________________

Name of school: ______________ Date: ______ Outcome/Comments: _______________________

Name of school: ______________ Date: ______ Outcome/Comments: _______________________

Does the child have any favorite subjects? ____Yes ____No

If yes, please indicate:


___________________________________________________________________

Does the child experiences difficulty in any subjects? ____Yes ____No

If yes, please indicate:


___________________________________________________________________

CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT

1. Were there any complications with the pregnancy or delivery of the child? _____Yes ___ No

If yes, please indicate:


____________________________________________________________

2. Did your child have health problems at birth? _____Yes _____ No

If yes, please indicate:


____________________________________________________________
3. Did your child experience any developmental delays (i.e., toilet training, walking, talking, etc.,)?
_____Yes ___ No ___ Not sure

If yes, please indicate:


____________________________________________________________

4. Did your child experience any kind of abuse (i.e., emotional, physical, or sexual)
_____Yes ____ No ____ Not sure

If yes, please indicate:


____________________________________________________________

CLIENT HISTORY

1. Has your child ever received counseling, psychological, alcohol or drug treatment before?
_____Yes _____ No
If yes, please indicate the following:
a. Name of clinic/organization the treatment was conducted: ___________________________
b. Approximate date of counselling/treatment: ______________________________________
c. Please provide us an insight on the results of the treatment:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

2. Did your child have a previous mental diagnosis: ___Yes ____No


If yes, please indicate:
____________________________________________________________

3. Has your child taken any medications for a mental health concern? ___Yes ____No
If yes, please indicate the following:

Name: ___________________ Dates Taken: __________ Was it helpful? (Yes/No):


________

Name: ___________________ Dates Taken: __________ Was it helpful? (Yes/No):


________

Name: ___________________ Dates Taken: __________ Was it helpful? (Yes/No):


________

4. List the name of child’s primary care physician:


______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
5. List any current medical illness or health-related concerns:

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
6. Indicate any current medications of the child:

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

7. List any family history of mental illness or chemical dependency:


______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

REFERRAL INFORMATION

Referral Source (if there’s any, indicate the following):

Name: ___________________________________ Relationship to the Child: _____________________

Purpose of Referral: ________________________________________

CONCERNS ABOUT THE CHILD

1. What concerns you most with the child’s current problem behavior:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
2. When did these problems start?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

3. How long has this been a problem?


______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

4. Kindly indicate any other events happened in the child’s life at the onset of the problem?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
5. Overall, how would you rate the impact of the above-mentioned problems with the child’s
performance at school, social interaction, and daily functioning?

(Mildly disruptive) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (Severely disruptive)

Kindly describe:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

CURRENT HABITS

Has your child experienced recently or currently experienced any of the following?

YES NO COMMENTS
Suicidal Thoughts
Difficulty sleeping
Suicide attempts
loneliness, or hopelessness
Self-inflicted injury behaviors
Crying often
Frightening dreams/thoughts
Social Withdrawal
Aggressive behaviors
Difficulty completing tasks
Difficulty expressing feelings
Nervousness, anxiety, or worry
Difficulty remembering
Difficulty relaxing
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty interacting with others
Fidgeting
Physically Aggressive
Anger Issues
Trauma Flashbacks
Problems with eating

RELATIONSHIPS

Kindly describe the relationship of the child with the following, if applicable:

a. Biological Mother:
___________________________________________________________________________
b. Biological Father:
___________________________________________________________________________
c. Step-parents:
___________________________________________________________________________
d. Legal guardians:
___________________________________________________________________________
e. Siblings:
___________________________________________________________________________
f. Extended family:
___________________________________________________________________________
g. Classmates:
___________________________________________________________________________
h. Friends:
___________________________________________________________________________

STRESSFUL LIFE EVENTS


Kindly describe any significant or stressful life events that the child has been experiencing in terms of
the following, if applicable:

a. School Adjustments: ___ N/A ___ Yes (if yes, please describe):
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

b. Abuse: ___ N/A ___ Yes (if yes, please describe):


______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

c. Bullying: ___ N/A ___ Yes (if yes, please describe):


______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

d. Academic difficulties: ___ N/A ___ Yes (if yes, please describe):
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

e. Self-injuries: ___ N/A ___ Yes (if yes, please describe):


______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

f. Death or illness of a loved one/pet: ___ N/A ___ Yes (if yes, please describe):
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

g. Family problem: ___ N/A ___ Yes (if yes, please describe):
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Others (Please Specify):

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Other Information:

What are the positive attitudes and/or strengths of the child? What attitude/s and activities helped the
child solved problems in the past?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

What are the child’s interests/hobbies/habits?


_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

What are the child’s difficulties/weaknesses?

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Describe ways as to how the family is adjusting with the current situation of the child.

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Is your religion a source of support for you and/or your child?

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Are spiritual beliefs important in assisting you and your child during this time? (if yes, please describe):

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Are there cultural and/or ethnic values or beliefs about health that are important to you? (if yes, please
describe):

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

What are your expectations for the child to achieve in his/her personal life?

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

What are the possible goals that you would like your child to achieve in this therapy?

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Do you have any concerns/problems that you want to mention? If there are any, feel free to mention
below:

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
I, ______________________ have provided the above-mentioned information for _______________
(name of child) as his/her ___________________ (relationship to the child) and to be used solely for the
course of the treatment. I give my consent to use this information in the course of the therapeutic
process. All information provided are all correct and aligned with all of my other existing records in my
affiliations. I should be informed of any possible use of the provided information outside this therapy.

Name of child client: ________________________________ Date: ______________________________

Name of person who completed the form: ________________________ Signature: ______________

Name of parent/guardian: _____________________________________ Signature: ______________

Common questions

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The form asks about the marital status of the parents, the presence of other key caretakers, and the child's siblings. It also inquires into the child's relationships with family members and stresses life events related to family issues. This helps assess how family dynamics may influence the child's behavior and mental health .

The intake form collects academic information by asking if the child is currently attending school and the name of the school and current level. It also asks whether the child has received special education assistance, and if so, specifies the school, date, and outcome/comments for each instance .

The intake form asks parents to specify their concerns about the child's current problem behavior, its onset, and duration. It also asks about the impact of these problems on the child's academic performance, social interaction, and daily functioning. This allows clinicians to gauge the severity and persistence of issues, which are critical for diagnosis and treatment planning .

The form asks about the family's expectations for the child's achievements and possible therapy goals. Understanding these expectations can guide therapists in formulating a therapeutic strategy that aligns with the family’s objectives, improving engagement and outcome satisfaction .

The form tries to understand the environment by asking about family history of mental illness, stressful life events such as school adjustments or bullying, and family dynamics. This contextual understanding is essential in identifying external stressors that may affect the child's mental health .

The intake form inquires about complications during pregnancy or delivery, health problems at birth, developmental delays, and any experiences of abuse. These elements relate to potential mental health issues, as early health challenges or trauma can impact psychological development and may contribute to mental health concerns later in life .

The form asks if the child has ever received counseling, psychological, alcohol, or drug treatment, including the name of the clinic, date, and results. It also asks about any mental health diagnoses and medications taken, focusing on their effectiveness. This information is crucial for understanding the child's mental health history and treatment efficacy .

The form assesses the importance of religion and cultural beliefs in the child's life to understand any influences these factors might have on the child's well-being. Recognizing these aspects can impact treatment by incorporating cultural sensitivity and aligning therapeutic approaches with the family's values .

The form surveys whether the child experiences behaviors such as suicidal thoughts, social withdrawal, aggression, difficulty concentrating, and anxiety. Gathering this information is critical because it provides insights into the child's emotional state and social behaviors, which are essential for identifying mental health issues and developing intervention strategies .

The intake form asks about the child's strengths, interests, and hobbies to identify positive factors that can be leveraged in therapy. These attributes can be used to engage the child in interventions, motivate participation, and utilize their strengths to build resilience in overcoming challenges .

Parent Intake Form
Date: ______________
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Child’s name: 
_________________________________________________
Does the child have any siblings? ____Yes 
____No  
If yes, indicate the following:
Name of sibling: ________________________
3.
Did your child experience any developmental delays (i.e., toilet training, walking, talking, etc.,)? 
_____Yes
 ___ No
 __
6.
Indicate any current medications of the child:
___________________________________________________________________________
Difficulty sleeping
Suicide attempts
loneliness, or hopelessness
Self-inflicted injury behaviors
Crying often
Frightening dre
Kindly describe any significant or stressful life events that the child has been experiencing in terms of 
the following, if
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________
I, ______________________ have provided the above-mentioned information for _______________
(name of child) as his/her ______

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