Trauma-informed assessment tools can be found on the Trauma Assessments page.

With CalAIM in mind

• CANS CalAIM Tips

For clinicians or work with fellow clinicians

• CANS/ANSA for Clinicians and Teams: Applications for Different Professional Roles - questions to consider when throughout treatment and in planning with teams
• Effective Communication with Individuals and Families Using the CANS or ANSA
• Initial Assessment Summary - provided by Westcoast Children's Clinic
• PsychoCANSalysis: Making Room for Case Conceptualization in Treatment Planning with the CANS - presented by April D. Fernando, PhD

For work with clients

• CANS: 10 Key Questions for Caregivers
• ​ANSA: 10 Key Questions for Clients
• ​CANS Developmental Milestones Checklist
• CANS Interview Strategies for Youth and Family Engagement - 5-video series on Engaging Caregivers, Engaging Youth, Assessing Trauma, Summarizing the CANS to Start Collaborative Treatment Planning
• Conversation Starting Points for the CANS
• Conversation Starting Points for the ANSA
• Assessing Needs and Strengths Decision Tree
• Conceptualization and Treatment Plan Worksheet for the CANS and ANSA