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CANS

Virginia Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment (CANS):

The CANS, developed by John S. Lyons, Ph.D., is a child and family assessment instrument to help plan and manage services for children and their families at both an individual and system of care level. The CANS helps guide service planning, track child and family outcomes, promote resource development and support decision making.








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