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Casey Life Skills AssessmentsHand Scoring InstructionsThese instructions on how to score the Casey Life Skills (CLS) assessments can be used with the main assessment and all additional assessments. There are eight skill and content areas of the main CLS assessment. They are scored on a scale of 1 to 5 with five representing the most strength. The scale is broken down by the following:Yes = 5 points Mostly Yes = 4 points Somewhat = 3 points Mostly No = 2 points No = 1 point Individual Skill Area CalculationAdd the total points for each section or skill area and divide that score by the number of statements answered. For example: There are 17 statements in Daily Living. The youth has responded to every statement and her total score is 52. The next step is to divide 52 by 17 which equals 3.5. This score is just above midrange in knowledge, skills and ability. If the youth does not respond to all the statements, divide the total score by the number of statements answered. For example: There are 23 statements in Housing and Money Management. The youth responded to 20 statements and her total score is 80. Therefore her average score is 4 (80 divided by 20).Permanency CalculationIf you are scoring the CLS Assessment, the next step is to tabulate those statements related to Permanency in each skill area to get an average Permanency score. A list of the Permanency statements can be found beginning on page 2. For example: In Daily Living, there are two statements related to Permanency. The youth scores a 4 on the first statement and a 2 on the second statement. The total score is 6. Divide 6 by 2 for an average Permanency score in Daily Living of 3.0.Overall Score CalculationAfter calculating an average score for each skill area, an overall average score can be calculated. Below is an example of the overall average score for a youth:Skill AreaAverage ScoreDaily Living 3.9Self Care4.1Relationships and Communication3.1Housing and Money Management2.6Work and Study Life2.9Career and Education Planning1.2Permanency3.6Looking Forward3.3Overall Average Score3.8To calculate the total overall average score, add the average scores for each skill area and divide by 8 (or the number of Skill Areas completed). Permanency StatementsSkill AreaPermanency StatementDaily LivingI know at least one adult, other than my worker, who would take my call in the middle of the night if I had an emergency.An adult I trust, other than my worker, checks in with me regularly.Self CareI have at least one trusted adult who would visit me if I were in the hospital.There is at least one adult I trust who would be legally allowed to make medical decisions for me and advocate for me if I was unable to speak for myself.Relationships and CommunicationI am a part of a family and we care about each other.I can get in touch with at least one family member when I want to.I have friends or family to spend time with on holidays and special occasions.I know at least one adult I can depend on when I exit care.I know an adult who could be a grandparent, aunt or uncle to my children now or my future children.I know what my legal permanency goal is.I have information about my family members.Housing and Money ManagementI know an adult who would help me if I had a financial emergency.I know an adult I could live with for a few days or weeks if I needed to.There is at least one adult that I have regular contact with, other than my case manager or other professional, who lives in stable and safe housing.Work and Study LifeI know an adult who will go with me if I need to change schools.I have an adult in my life who cares about how I am doing at school or work.Career and Education PlanningI have recently talked to an adult who works in a job I would like to have.I have talked about my education plans with an adult who cares about me.I know an adult who will help me apply for training or education after high school.Looking ForwardI have a good relationship with a trusted adult I like and respect.Looking Forward SectionTo best understand how to interpret the results of the Looking Forward section and use the information in a youth’s learning plan, please review the document Looking Forward. A link to the document is located in the Practice Guide found by clicking on the Help button. ................
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