In custody and visitation, delinquency, persons in need of supervision, child abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, family offense, and adoption cares, an evaluation of the parties by a mental health professional is often necessary to assist the court in reaching an appropriate decision. To assure that the court and the parties have access to qualified mental health professionals, a panel of social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists shall be established in the First and Second Judicial Departments in accordance with this Part and Part 680 of this Title.