This page provides quick access to state resources and guidelines, courses, publications, tips, tools and practice briefs related to the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) tool, and Child and Family Teaming (CFT) practice in child welfare.
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- CDSS Resources for CANS and CFT
- - Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Website
- Child and Family Teams (CFT) Website
- State Policy Letters/Guidance for CANS and CFT - Courses
- - CANS/CFT and CPM/ICPM Courses
- CCR/RFA and Adoptions Courses
- ICPM Practice Behaviors and Courses - Publications
- - CFT/CANS Implementation Toolkit
- Integrated Core Practice Model (ICPM) Guide - Tips, Tools & Practice Briefs
- - Best Practices- CFTMs with LGBTQ Youth
- Best Practices-CFTMs with NMDs
- CFT/CANS Practice Principles Matrix
- CFT Confidentiality Requirements
- CFT Meetings - SOP Quick Guide
- CFT Meeting Requirements
- CFT Release of Information Example (ACL 18-09)
- Placement Preservation Strategy Requirements with the CFT
- Segmenting CFT Meetings