0 (5).mp4 -

Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths – New York 0-5 - OCFS

The Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment is designed to support decision-making, such as level of care and service planning. The 0-5 version is specifically modified to be developmentally appropriate for very young children. 0 (5).mp4

: At the end of the session, summarize both needs and strengths to help the family see the total picture, and allow them to adjust any ratings if they feel a detail was missed. Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths – New

: The caregiver's viewpoint is critical; their input should be gathered first before coalescing other points of view. : The caregiver's viewpoint is critical; their input

: It is a standardized tool used by Health Homes and other service providers to ensure a consistent, strength-based approach.

: Use empathetic listening (smiling, nodding, maintaining eye contact) to build rapport with the caregiver.

You can find official documentation and the most current reference guides on the New York State Department of Health website or the OCFS Reference Guide (PDF) .