Michigan - Specific Assessment Tool Development and Training

2026-11-03

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ( MDHHS ) requests to enter negotiation with the Praed Foundation to continue receiving customization , training , technical assistance , and certification for the comprehensive Michigan specific Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths ( CANS ) and Family Advocacy Support Tool ( FAST ) assessment tools . The functional CANS assessment tool supports decision making in child welfare , mental health , juvenile justice , schools and early intervention service provision , including level of care and planning and wellbeing and functional status outcomes , to facilitate quality improvement initiatives . The FAST assessment tool , a sub - assessment of CANS , was developed for the purpose of preventing placement in out - of - home care , to expedite reunification from out - of - home placement and to support case decisions and changes in service intensity . The FAST requires ongoing support to maintain its efficacy and validity . The Contractor will provide : 1 . Technical Assistance ; 2 . Training ; 3 . Certification ; 4 . Decision Support Model ( DSM ) Development and Testing ; 5 . Continuous Quality Improvement and Advanced Analytics ; 6 . Media Service ; See the attached Statement of Work . Description of Action : This action will result in a new contract . Intended Source : Praed Foundation 550 N Kingsberry St Apt 101 Chicago , IL 60654 - 5744

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2026-05-14