TX HHS Form 3043. MH Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) - Age 6-17
Form 3043 is the Texas-adopted version of the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment for youth ages 6 to 17. It is used by mental health professionals to systematically evaluate a child’s risks, behavioral and emotional needs, life functioning, strengths, caregiver capacity, and cultural factors in order to support clinical decision-making, service planning, and program eligibility.