TX HHS Form 3043. MH Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) - Age 6-17

The TX HHS Form 3043, MH Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) - Age 6-17, is a tool used to assess the needs and strengths of children and adolescents aged 6-17. This form helps identify potential risks and areas where support may be needed, allowing caregivers and professionals to develop targeted interventions.

The CANS assessment includes sections on child behavioral and emotional needs, caregiver strengths and needs, and life domain functioning. Key features include ratings for various behaviors and needs, such as suicide risk, self-mutilation, and substance use, as well as questions about crisis history and psychiatric hospitalization. The form also includes a section for identifying natural supports and cultural stress.

This form is intended to be used by caregivers, professionals, and organizations working with children and adolescents aged 6-17 who may be at risk or experiencing difficulties in various areas of their lives. It is particularly useful in situations where a comprehensive assessment of needs and strengths is required, such as in the context of mental health services or child welfare programs.