Hi Stephanie,
Are you familiar with TCOM - (Transformational Collaborative Outcomes Management) founded by Dr. John Lyons (University of Chicago) and one key communimetric tool used throughout the US and internationally called the CANS (child adolescent needs and strengths) assessment? It is an excellent tool used collaboratively with the family (and others) to help you create treatment plans for the most timely action needs of an individual child.
There are different versions of the CANS depending on your region. It incorporates a look at the whole child's needs and strengths in the context of their development, living situation, caregiver strengths and needs, school partnership, behavior health, risk factors, ACEs and more.
I work with the CANS-NY technical assistance institute, coaching providers for Health Homes for Children to earn their required CANS certification, and ensuring quality training for New York State providers through the TCOMtraining.com platform. The Institute is a result of NY State's Department of Health collaboration with Chapin Hall at University of Chicago.
Please let me know if you would like more information or a connection to learn more.
Bari