Kay Hodges, Ph.D., ABPP
The CAFAS® is the gold standard tool for assessing a youth's day-to-day functioning and for tracking changes in functioning over time. The CAFAS is backed by over 20 years of research supporting its validity and sensitivity to detecting change in behaviors. It is widely used to inform decisions about type and intensity of treatment, level of care, placement and need for referral.
5 to 19
Professional
Interview
10 minutes
A
Handscored
PECFAS®
JIFF®
CWL®
YLS/CMI
RSI™
5 to 19
Professional
Interview
10 minutes
A
Handscored
PECFAS®
JIFF®
CWL®
YLS/CMI
RSI™
For each subscale, the rater reads through the items at each level, starting at the Severe level, until they find a description of the child or youth. Once a description has been found, the child or youth is assigned the item’s corresponding score for the subscale. After assigning the subscale score, the rater moves on to the next subscale.
The psychometric properties of the CAFAS have been investigated extensively with diverse samples of youth. Studies have found considerable evidence of the reliability and validity of the CAFAS. The measure has demonstrated both concurrent and predictive validity in studies operating in applied clinical settings. CAFAS scores have been found to do the following:
Three convenient training options are available for the CAFAS, JIFF, PECFAS and CWL.
1) Complementary online training for FAS Online subscribers
2) Self-training manual
3) In person training
Select Language of Tool:
FASOutcomes Web-Hosted CAFAS Assessments
FASOutcomes Web-Hosted CAFAS Assessments
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CAFAS Forms With Strengths and Goals
CAFAS Forms With Strengths and Goals
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CAFAS Forms With Strengths and Goals
CAFAS Forms With Strengths and Goals
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CAFAS Checklist: Youth Version
CAFAS Checklist: Youth Version
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CAFAS Parent Interview (Parent Report )
CAFAS Parent Interview (Parent Report )
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CAFAS Checklist: Adult Informant Version
CAFAS Checklist: Adult Informant Version
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Parent goals for their family and children
Parent goals for their family and children
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CAFAS Self-Training Manual
CAFAS Self-Training Manual
Blank Scoring Forms for the CAFAS Self-Training Manual
Blank Scoring Forms for the CAFAS Self-Training Manual
CAFAS Booster I Manual
CAFAS Booster I Manual
CAFAS Booster I Manual: Blank Scoring Form
CAFAS Booster I Manual: Blank Scoring Form
CAFAS Agency Reference Manuals, Both Sets (CAF104 & CAF105)
CAFAS Agency Reference Manuals, Both Sets (CAF104 & CAF105)
CAFAS Booster III Manual
CAFAS Booster III Manual
CAFAS Booster II Manual
CAFAS Booster II Manual
CAFAS Booster III Manual: Blank Scoring Form
CAFAS Booster III Manual: Blank Scoring Form
CAFAS Booster II Manual: Blank Scoring Form
CAFAS Booster II Manual: Blank Scoring Form
CAFAS Supplemental Vignettes
CAFAS Supplemental Vignettes
CAFAS Evidence-Based Treatments for Children and Adolescents
CAFAS Evidence-Based Treatments for Children and Adolescents
CAFAS Manual for Coordinators, Administrators & Data Managers
CAFAS Manual for Coordinators, Administrators & Data Managers
CAFAS Young Adult Version
CAFAS Young Adult Version