Screening, Assessment and Data Collection Overview FaHCSIA has developed a range of templates to assist provides with screening and assessment processes. These are included as attachments to this resource kit. An online data collection system has a minimum requirement for service providers. Providers must update client level and aggregate data on the online system every three months. FMHSS data specifications are at Attachment D What is ‘Screening’ in New FMHSS? In New FMHSS, screening is defined as: “The initial process by which a service determines if FMHSS is the right service for the child or young person and their family, and broadly what type of support they may require as a first step. This screening is a point in time and does not in any way prohibit further assistance or a change in the support offered”. Screening occurs as soon as someone walks in off the street, rings up the service or turns up as a result of a referral. Many people have to be quite courageous to approach a service, so it’s important to recognise this and get them the help they need as soon as possible. Screening is designed to fairly quickly determine if the person is eligible for New FMHSS and if New FMHSS is the most appropriate service for the particular child, young person and family. New FMHSS providers are able to intake procedures already in place in their organisation. Use of their existing intake/duty system for New FMHSS has three provisos: aggregate numbers of children/families who present at the service and receive information or referrals and one-off support are captured as per the FMHSS data collection system, and a child-cantered, family focused approach to any new referrals, consistent with the intent of the New FMHSS the CAATRS approach as outlined in the section below. There is a screening template at Attachment B, but providers may choose to design their own version to link in with their other documentation. It is expected that FMHSS providers have their own systems in place to ensure they have the necessary permission from parents or guardians to work individually with the child or young person. Common Approach to Assessment, Referral and Support (CAARS ) - Providers are required to use the CAARS approach to underpin all interactions. The approach is child-centred, family focused, holistic and strengths based. The CAARS tools which include the ‘wheel’,
Screening, Assessment and Data Collection Overview FaHCSIA has developed a range of templates to assist provides with screening and assessment processes. These are included as attachments to this resource kit. An online data collection system has a minimum requirement for service providers. Providers must update client level and aggregate data on the online system every three months. FMHSS data specifications are at Attachment D What is ‘Screening’ in New FMHSS? In New FMHSS, screening is defined as: “The initial process by which a service determines if FMHSS is the right service for the child or young person and their family, and broadly what type of support they may require as a first step. This screening is a point in time and does not in any way prohibit further assistance or a change in the support offered”. Screening occurs as soon as someone walks in off the street, rings up the service or turns up as a result of a referral. Many people have to be quite courageous to approach a service, so it’s important to recognise this and get them the help they need as soon as possible. Screening is designed to fairly quickly determine if the person is eligible for New FMHSS and if New FMHSS is the most appropriate service for the particular child, young person and family. New FMHSS providers are able to intake procedures already in place in their organisation. Use of their existing intake/duty system for New FMHSS has three provisos: aggregate numbers of children/families who present at the service and receive information or referrals and one-off support are captured as per the FMHSS data collection system, and a child-cantered, family focused approach to any new referrals, consistent with the intent of the New FMHSS the CAATRS approach as outlined in the section below. There is a screening template at Attachment B, but providers may choose to design their own version to link in with their other documentation. It is expected that FMHSS providers have their own systems in place to ensure they have the necessary permission from parents or guardians to work individually with the child or young person. Common Approach to Assessment, Referral and Support (CAARS ) - Providers are required to use the CAARS approach to underpin all interactions. The approach is child-centred, family focused, holistic and strengths based. The CAARS tools which include the ‘wheel’,