[3] Better Off: # of referrals that closed in the date range when at least 2 of the 4 areas improved from 2 or 3 to a 0 or 1; Questions #1-4 of the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment [Start Date = 1/1/2022]
Current Value
#0
Definition
Question #1
SIBLINGS This item refers to the nature of the youth's relationship with siblings, step-siblings and half-siblings. Please rate using the time frame of the past one year.
- What is the nature of the relationship between the child/youth and her siblings, and half-siblings?
- Is there consistent contact between them?
- How does she respond to potential visits with them?
Question #2
BIOLOGICAL / ADOPTIVE MOTHER This item refers to the nature of the youth's relationship with her biological or adoptive mother. Mother ideally should be defined by child/youth (i.e., whomever the child/youth considers mother). Please rate using the time frame of the past one year.
- What is the nature of the relationship between the child/youth and her biological or adoptive mother?
- Is there consistent contact between them?
- How does mother respond to visits?
Question #3
BIOLOGICAL / ADOPTIVE FATHER This item refers to the nature of the youth's relationship with her biological or adoptive father. Father ideally should be defined by child/youth (i.e., whomever the child/youth considers father). Please rate using the time frame of the past one year.
- What is the nature of the relationship between the child/youth and her biological or adoptive father?
- Is there consistent contact between them?
- How does father respond to visits?
Question #4
OTHER SIGNIFICANT ADULTS This item refers to the nature of the youth's relationship with other significant adults such as relatives, mentors, CASAs, coaches, neighbors, teachers and family friends. These would be adults who are willing to have a stable and loving relationship with child. To formulate the rating, consider the most positive relationship in the child's life. Please rate using the time frame of the past one year.
- What is the nature of the relationship between the child/youth and other important adults in her life such as relatives, mentors, CASAs, coaches, neighbors, teachers and family friends?
- Is there an adult, not in a professional role, who is invested in the child's development as a person?