Table 4.

CAN Provider Recommendation Codes

Service Recommendations	Description
Therapeutic trauma-informed mental health services	Specialized services provided by an expert who is certified/licensed in specific trauma therapy techniques, such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy
Child-Family Evaluation	Brief, specialized forensic evaluation in cases that have not been determined through the standard CPS investigation or CME.
Child Medical Evaluation	Recommend a medical consultation performed by a qualified medical expert rostered with the state Child Medical Evaluation Program to assist with determining the most appropriate medical diagnoses and treatment plan for a child when it is suspected that child is being abused or neglected by a caretaker. Usually recommended for siblings or other children in the home.
CPS report	File a report with CPS if one has not already been filed.
Developmental evaluation	Assessment of various aspects of the focal child’s functioning, including areas such as cognition, communication, behavior, social interaction, motor and sensory abilities, and adaptive skills.
Domestic violence counseling	Specialized counseling/therapy from a qualified professional who has training and experience treating individuals who experience(d) intimate partner violence.
General mental health services	Any mental health services provided by a licensed provider for a specific age group.
Individual Education Program (IEP)	Coordinating with a team of individuals from various educational disciplines to create a plan to ensure that a child with an identified disability receives specialized instruction and services.
Parenting coordinator	A neutral third-party who helps parents involved in high-conflict custody cases make day-to-day decisions
Parent Child Interaction Therapy	Evidence-based behavior parent training treatment for young children with emotional and behavioral disorders. PCIT places emphasis on improving the quality of the parent-child relationship and changing parent-child interaction patterns.
Speech assessment	Recommend assessment to establish whether a child has any specific speech, language, or potential communication disorders.
Substance abuse counseling	Services provided by a qualified professional trained and experienced in providing support to patients suffering from drug or alcohol dependency and educating families in the best ways to help in the recovery process.
Other	Recommendations that do not have an existing recommendation code