Frequently Asked Questions

The Questions
The Answers
  1. What ages groups can the assessments be used for?

    • The JIFF (Caregiver Version) can be used for caregivers with youth from age 6 to 19
    • The JIFF (Youth Version) can be used from age 9 to 19
    • The CAFAS can be used from age 5 to 19 (kindergarten and higher). There is a young adult version, which includes a scale for teenage parents
    • The PECFAS can be used from age 3 to age 7, depending on the developmental level (versus chronological age) of the child 
    • The CWL can be used for parents with children of age 3 to 19. There are two versions: preschool and school age


  2. Do the JIFF or Caregiver Wish List require staff training?

    No.


  3. Should I use the JIFF with youths or caregivers?

    Both.  The JIFF Interviewer TM provides the ability to interview youths and caregivers.  The Interviewer even has the ability to create an Integrated Plan, showing a side-by-side comparison of Youth and Caregiver responses.  However, if you are in a setting where only the youth is readily available, you can use the Youth JIFF by itself. If you are working in a setting in which parents are readily available, you can use the Caregiver JIFF alone or in conjunction with the Youth JIFF.


  4. Should I upgrade to the new online Software if I already have CAFAS 5.4?

    Yes.  The new Online Software offers far more value than the old software.  From being easier to administer (it's web-based so no local install hassle), to conducting the CAFAS (everything has been streamlined so an assessment can be done in less time), to analyzing the results (there are tools to aggregate outcome data for Supervisors), to integrating with your existing systems (there's a built-in data export and web service interface) - the system has been built from the ground up with families, staff, and supervisors in mind.


  5. How much does the Software Cost? How much do assessments cost?

    Contact us for pricing details.


  6. What languages are available?

    The JIFF and CWL are both available in English and Spanish.  The CAFAS is available in French and English.


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