NFPN, in cooperation with Dr. Ray Kirk from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, has developed a training package for the North Carolina Family Assessment Scale for Reunification (NCFAS-R). The reliability and validity of this tool has been established through field-testing. In addition, 76% of the families were reunited at the test sites with only 6% of the children re-entering an out-of-home placement. These results meet the federal Child and Family Services Review standards. The Child Welfare League of America has granted Commendable Practice status for the use of the NCFAS-R with reunification cases.

For more information, read the complete research report on the NCFAS-R.

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The NCFAS-R training package consists of the assessment scale and definitions, database for computerizing reunification cases, training video, case vignette, and instructional materials.

The cost for the training package is based on the number of agency workers to be trained. To request a price quote, complete and submit the online NCFAS, NCFAS-R, and NCFAS-G Inquiry Form.