Understanding the strengths that already exist or are emerging in those we work with is an important first step in building on those strengths. The resiliency assessment questionnaires (CR:ADS – Child Resiliency: Assessing Developmental Strengths, YR:ADS – Youth Resiliency: Assessing Developmental Strengths, AR: ADS – Adult Resiliency: Assessing Developmental Strengths, APC/Y: ADS – Adult Perception of Child/Youth; Assessment Development Strengths) measure the internal and external strengths and provide individual and aggregate summaries on which to develop strength-building strategies and preventative initiatives in individual, family and community settings.

The Child, Youth and Adult Resiliency Frameworks provide an evidence supported model for understanding healthy, positive development and enhancing core competencies related to successful functioning in adulthood (Click HERE to view the Resiliency Frameworks).

In addition, the resiliency assessment questionnaires have been used to:

• Assist provincial and local authorities in monitoring indicators related to well-being;
• Set priorities and strategies for initiatives, programs and services;
• Provide a common framework for cross-sector collaboration;
• Provide data for grant writing;
• Provide data for reports to funding agencies; and
• Incorporate child and family needs in organizational and community planning.