The Family Needs & Strengths (FANS) assessment and outcome tool for Family Peer Support is derived from the Child Needs & Strengths (CANS), developed by Dr. John Lyons.  Seeing the need for a Family Peer Support Services assessment and outcome tool was developed in partnership with New York State Western Region Family Peer Support Services Program Directors, Dr. Lyons, and strongly encouraged and endorsed by New York State Office of Mental Health.

FANS Basic Training

March 18th, 19th, 20th & 21st 2024
10:00AM – 12:30PM 

Participants must complete the following:

  • Four – concurrent 2.5 -hour sessions with homework each session
  • Must participate in-person for all four days of training to be able to take the test, certify and use the tool effectively!
  • As this is an interactive participatory training, please have your camera on all the time.
  • We offer TA monthly calls to support you and the use of the tool with parents/caregivers.
  • Please plan on attending at least the first TA call after taking FANS Basic.

Register in advance for this meeting here

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with link to join the meeting.

  • (Please save the Zoom confirmation email in your calendar)
  • For questions call or email: Sue Lewis, slewis@ftnys.org

Download The Flyer Here

 

FANS Technical Assistance & Learning Community - 2024 Office Hours
  • Do you have questions about how to introduce the FANS?
  • Are there challenges engaging families in using the FANS tool?
  • Learn about updates since you took the original FANS basic class!
  • Do you just need a re-fresher class?
  • Do you just have questions on how to create goals and plans using the FANS?
  • Are you struggling with any part of FANS?
  • Do you need support?
  • Is it time for Recertification?

Please Join the FANS Technical Assistance Office Hours Learning Community.

Office Hours TBD each month via Zoom
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
More information

Click date to register!

March, 27th, 2024

Register in advance for meetings.

Questions: Susan Lewis SLewis@ftnys.org

For questions &  general information about FANS contact:

Susan Lewis, Family Systems Engagement Coordinator
Email: SLewis@ftnys.org