Find a Parenting Assessor in BC
Clear information for families, legal professionals, and assessors. The Parenting Assessors Roster Society (PARS) is a British Columbia non-profit membership society that supports informed, child-focused parenting assessment practice.
Learn how parenting assessments work
A clearer path through a difficult process
Parenting assessments can feel unfamiliar and high-stakes. PARS helps people understand what an assessment is, what an assessor may consider, and where to find professionals who undertake this work in British Columbia.
For families and caregivers
Learn what to expect, how children may be involved, and what questions to ask when choosing an assessor.
For lawyers and other professionals
Use the public roster to identify potential assessors, then contact members directly about availability, scope, timelines, and fees.
For assessors
Access information about PARS membership, professional education, and opportunities for collegial learning.
What PARS does
• Maintains a public roster of member parenting assessors.
• Promotes thoughtful, evidence-informed and child-focused assessment practice.
• Supports continuing professional development and collegial exchange.
• Provides clear public information about parenting assessments and the role of assessors.
What PARS does not do
PARS is not a court, government agency, professional regulator, or legal service. Inclusion on the roster is not a certification or guarantee of a particular outcome. Directory information is supplied by individual members; prospective clients should make their own inquiries about qualifications, fit, availability, fees, and professional standing.
Start with the right information
Learn how parenting assessments work — Read the assessment guide
Read about standards and accountability —Read the standards guide
Contact PARS or raise a concern — Go to contact and concerns
This website provides general information only. It is not legal advice, clinical advice, or emergency support.