Functional Assessment Tool Information
PSC-35
The PSC-35 is a psychosocial screening tool designed to facilitate the recognition of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral problems so that appropriate interventions can be initiated as early as possible. Parents/caregivers will complete the
PSC-35 (parent-completed version)
for their children ages 3 and youth up to age 18. The PSC-35 will need to be completed at the beginning of treatment, every three months following the first administration, and at the end of treatment.
CANS
The CANS is a structured assessment for identifying youth and family actionable needs and useful strengths. It provides a framework for developing and communicating about a shared vision and uses youth and family information to inform planning, support decisions, and monitor outcomes. Providers will complete the
CANS (Standard CANS comprehensive form) (form dated October 3, 2016) through a collaborative process which includes children ages 6 and youth up to age 17, and their caregivers (at a minimum). The CANS will need to be completed at the beginning of treatment, updated every three months following the first administration, and at the end of treatment.
The Standard Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Comprehensive Form
The Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC) Parent-Completed Version
