The OhioRISE program uses the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) tool to establish eligibility. The CANS was developed with leadership from Governor DeWine’s Children’s Initiatives and Ohio’s child-serving state agencies and is used by a wide variety of providers to inform care planning and decision-making for children and adolescents with behavioral health needs. Certified Ohio CANS assessors are expected to use the tool to gather all information about the youth and family story to describe their strengths and needs.