CANS ACTUAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Interpersonal Skills: 4-year-old Mindy is very shy. It takes a lot of
prompting for her to play with others. When prompted, she will
attempt to play with the other children. Answer: 2
◉ Optimism: 17-year-old Dante plans to go to medical school. He
knows if he studies hard in his classes he can do it. Answer: 0
◉ Educational Setting: 15-year-old Trumaine has recently returned
home from a residential placement. No school has been identified
for him at this time. Answer: 3
◉ Vocational: Jamie is really good at fixing things. He does not want
to fix things for a living, however, he wants to be a writer. Answer: 1
◉ Talents/Interests: Sarah won the most valuable player award of
her swim team and is team captain. Answer: 0
◉ Spiritual/Religious: 17-year-old Tracy sings in the church choir
and participates in many youth activities. She states that her beliefs
give her comfort and that she prays when distressed. Answer: 0
,◉ Community Involvement: This past year, Jill became involved in
community center activities including joining a soccer team. Answer:
1
◉ Natural Supports: Natalie has neighbors who have helped her get
a summer job for a few years. Answer: 1
◉ Relationship Permanence: 12-year-old Natasha is living in her
third foster home. Her permanency plan calls for her to live with her
mother; her mother participates fully in supervised visitation.
Answer: 2
◉ Child/Youth Involvement with Care: 9-year-old Ben is not
knowledgeable of his needs. Answer: 3
◉ Coping and Survival Skills: Don manages adversity quite well, but
does not seem to have much fun. Answer: 1
◉ Resiliency: Jen's caregiver has become interested in yoga and is
starting to meditate when she is anxious or distressed. Answer: 1
◉ Family Functioning: The family is managing well. Answer: 0
, ◉ Living Situation: Nancy has the occasional fight at home with her
parents; her parents are concerned about her behavior at home.
Answer: 1
◉ School/Day Care: A 13-year-old girl's school behavior has resulted
in her being sent to see the school principal Answer: 2
◉ Social Functioning: Terrance is socially withdrawn and isolated;
he has minimal social interactions Answer: 3
◉ Recreation/Play in Young Children: 5-year-old Patrick tends to
cling to adults while other children play. When he does play, it is
unimaginative. Answer: 3
◉ Communication: Donnelle has selective mutism and refuses to
speak. He also refuses to point to aid in communication. Answer: 3
◉ Physical Health: Cailin has asthma. She is able to take part in gym
class if she has her puffer. Answer: 1
◉ Sleep: Reggie is a 16-year-old who stays out late on school nights
and then sleeps during class. He often does not get a full night of
sleep during the week. Answer: 2
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Interpersonal Skills: 4-year-old Mindy is very shy. It takes a lot of
prompting for her to play with others. When prompted, she will
attempt to play with the other children. Answer: 2
◉ Optimism: 17-year-old Dante plans to go to medical school. He
knows if he studies hard in his classes he can do it. Answer: 0
◉ Educational Setting: 15-year-old Trumaine has recently returned
home from a residential placement. No school has been identified
for him at this time. Answer: 3
◉ Vocational: Jamie is really good at fixing things. He does not want
to fix things for a living, however, he wants to be a writer. Answer: 1
◉ Talents/Interests: Sarah won the most valuable player award of
her swim team and is team captain. Answer: 0
◉ Spiritual/Religious: 17-year-old Tracy sings in the church choir
and participates in many youth activities. She states that her beliefs
give her comfort and that she prays when distressed. Answer: 0
,◉ Community Involvement: This past year, Jill became involved in
community center activities including joining a soccer team. Answer:
1
◉ Natural Supports: Natalie has neighbors who have helped her get
a summer job for a few years. Answer: 1
◉ Relationship Permanence: 12-year-old Natasha is living in her
third foster home. Her permanency plan calls for her to live with her
mother; her mother participates fully in supervised visitation.
Answer: 2
◉ Child/Youth Involvement with Care: 9-year-old Ben is not
knowledgeable of his needs. Answer: 3
◉ Coping and Survival Skills: Don manages adversity quite well, but
does not seem to have much fun. Answer: 1
◉ Resiliency: Jen's caregiver has become interested in yoga and is
starting to meditate when she is anxious or distressed. Answer: 1
◉ Family Functioning: The family is managing well. Answer: 0
, ◉ Living Situation: Nancy has the occasional fight at home with her
parents; her parents are concerned about her behavior at home.
Answer: 1
◉ School/Day Care: A 13-year-old girl's school behavior has resulted
in her being sent to see the school principal Answer: 2
◉ Social Functioning: Terrance is socially withdrawn and isolated;
he has minimal social interactions Answer: 3
◉ Recreation/Play in Young Children: 5-year-old Patrick tends to
cling to adults while other children play. When he does play, it is
unimaginative. Answer: 3
◉ Communication: Donnelle has selective mutism and refuses to
speak. He also refuses to point to aid in communication. Answer: 3
◉ Physical Health: Cailin has asthma. She is able to take part in gym
class if she has her puffer. Answer: 1
◉ Sleep: Reggie is a 16-year-old who stays out late on school nights
and then sleeps during class. He often does not get a full night of
sleep during the week. Answer: 2
