CANS assessment appointment request

Complete this form to request a Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment appointment for children aged 17 or younger.

Your information is secure and will only be used to schedule your CANS assessment. You will receive a reply from the CANS scheduling team within 2 business days of this request.

Disclaimer: Completing this form does not guarantee an appointment.

Before you submit this form, please make sure the person is assigned to Maximus for assessment.

  • If the person has a care manager, ask the care manager to confirm the assignment.
  • If the person does not have a care manager or CCO, contact the local DDRO  to check the status.

We cannot schedule an assessment unless the person is currently assigned to Maximus.

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

1. Requester information

Preferred contact information

2. Child who needs the assessment

Child's caregivers

3. Care management information

4. Do you need an interpreter?

Interpreter required

5. Appointment preferences

You must select at least two days. Your preferred day and time are requests. We will schedule your appointment based on assessor's availability.

Preferred day:
Preferred time:
Will the child be present for the assessment?

Child participation is encouraged, but not required. It is at the discretion of the caregiver whether or not the child will be present.

Enter scheduling information only, such as unavailable dates. Do not include personal, medical, or other sensitive information. 150-character limit.

6. How do you want to complete the CANS assessment?

Assessment method

Requires Internet access and a computer, smartphone, or tablet with camera.

Include details about pets, parking, apartment building codes, and other information about accessing the chosen location. Do not include personal, medical, or other sensitive information. 150-character limit.

Next steps

Step 1: Request received

After you submit this form, a success page will display that tells you we received your request.

Step 2: Appointment confirmation

A CANS scheduler will email you within 2 business days to confirm your appointment or let you know the status of your request.

Step 3: Confirmation email

Once your appointment is scheduled, you and your care manager will get a confirmation email from Maximus with the appointment details.

Need help?

212-908-6671
Toll-free number: 844-916-7933

Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

www.opwddassessment.com

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