This page outlines next steps for Qualified Individuals (QIs) in New York State who have completed the CANS-NY live training course and are ready to complete the CANS-NY certification process.


Choose the option that most represents you:

I‘m new to tcomtraining.com. I need to create an account and certify with the CANS-NY.

I already have an account at tcomtraining.com and I’m looking to certify with the CANS-NY.

I’d like to download some documents used in the live training.


Brand new to tcomtraining.com:


I have an account but need to Certify or Re-Certify:


I’d like to download documents from the CANS-NY Training:

Note: Documents here are for training purposes.
There may be newer versions.
Visit https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/sppd/family-first.php to download the latest versions.
Questions about documents should be directed to: FamilyFirstNY@ocfs.ny.gov

CANS-NY 6-21 Reference Guide (Manual)

CANS-NY Scoresheet

CANS User Tip Sheet

TCOM Training Tips

CANS-NY Assessment and Summary Sheet (updated 6/8/22)
Printing Instructions for CANS-NY Excel Sheet

Attachment A OCFS-5571 – Qualified Individual Report

Best Practice Example – 5571 Qualified Individual Report

TCOM Needs and Strengths Tip Sheet

Qualified Individual Critical Thinking and Decision Points

Qualified Individual Participant Worksheet

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CANS Activity Links

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