Family Assessment Form (FAF)
Description / Purpose:
Target Population: Families of all types and sizes; FAF has been used with diverse ethnic groups, including Hispanic/Latino, African American, and Native American populations.
Time to Administer: 6-8 hours
Completed By: Practitioners
Modalities Available: Print or software-assisted versions
Scoring Information: Items on the FAF are rated on a nine-point scale. Workers are also given the option to rate at the midway point between two numbers (i.e., 2.5 is between 2 and a 3).
Languages Available: English, Spanish
Training Requirements for Intended Users: Bachelor’s level or those with little exposure to systematic assessment procedures. Clinical and technical training are recommended before using the tool.
Availability: The booklet can be ordered through the Child Welfare League of America’s website and via the FAF website. Price is dependent on agency size.
Contact Information
- Company: Children's Bureau of Southern California
- Website: Myfaf.org
- Name: Kaya Okuniewski
- Title: Social Enterprise Manager
- Email: kayaokuniewski@all4kids.org
- Phone: (213) 342-0145
Summary of Relevant Psychometric Research
This tool has received the Measurement Tools Rating of "B – Psychometrics Demonstrated" based on the published, peer-reviewed research available. The tool must have 1 published, peer-reviewed study that has established the measure’s psychometrics (e.g., reliability and validity, sensitivity and specificity, etc.). Please see the Measurement Tools Rating Scale for more information.
Date Reviewed: February 2015 (Originally reviewed in June 2009)