The Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment tool is being used in California as part of the Child Family Team (CFT) process to help guide conversations among members about the well-being of children and youth, identify their strengths and needs, inform and support care coordination, aid in case planning activities, and inform decisions about placement. This evidence based tool is used by Child Welfare to better meet individual needs of children. A trained facilitator performs the CANS.
