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eCANS Assessments for Foster Children
(Ages 3+)

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Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, especially those in the foster care system who have faced unique challenges and transitions. At Nurturing Family Counseling, we offer comprehensive eCANS (Electronic Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths) Assessments for children three and older, helping foster families, caseworkers, and support teams gain valuable insights into a child’s needs, strengths, and areas for growth.

What is the eCANS Assessment?

The eCANS is a structured, research-backed assessment tool used to evaluate a child’s emotional, behavioral, developmental, and social needs while identifying their strengths. This tool is crucial in guiding service planning and ensuring foster children receive the individualized care and support they need to thrive.

Who Benefits from an eCANS Assessment?

Our eCANS assessments support:

  • Foster Children (Ages 3+) – Helping to identify emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs while recognizing strengths.
  • Foster Parents and Caregivers – Equipping families with a better understanding of the child’s experiences, strengths, and areas requiring support.
  • Caseworkers and Social Service Teams – Providing essential data to create effective care plans tailored to the child’s well-being.
  • Therapists and Mental Health Providers – Informing treatment strategies to address trauma, emotional health, and developmental needs.

How the Assessment Process Works

  1. Initial Consultation – We meet with caregivers and caseworkers to gather background information and set goals for the assessment.
  2. Comprehensive Evaluation – Using the eCANS framework, we assess key areas such as emotional health, relationships, trauma history, and adaptive functioning.
  3. Strength-Based Recommendations – The results highlight not only areas of need, but also the child’s strengths, helping guide support and intervention strategies.
  4. Collaborative Care Planning – We provide detailed reports and work with foster families, caseworkers, and service providers to ensure the best possible care.

Why Choose Our eCANS Assessments?

  • Trauma-Informed Approach – Our assessments are conducted with sensitivity to past experiences, ensuring a safe and supportive process.
  • Strength-Based Perspective – We recognize and build upon each child’s unique abilities and potential.
  • Collaboration and Support – We work closely with all involved parties to create a holistic support system for the child.

Schedule an eCANS Assessment Today

If you’re a foster parent, caseworker, or service provider seeking an eCANS assessment for a child in your care, we’re here to help.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment, or use the link below to refer directly, and we will reach out to the caregiver and set up the assessment. All assessments are completed virtually. Call (817) 854-3202 or refer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14xej8IlfLgmIngp649bL9HoTQfOruMZyefmHaZBXk3c/prefill