Context: Module 36 - TheMeasurementGroup.com

Main Purpose	The purpose of this module is to record family composition, family problems, and family strengths.
Description	This short form applies to both "traditional" and "non-traditional" family structures. Codes current and past family members. Codes major aspects of family functioning, including cohesiveness, support, and stability. Also includes history of children, partners, siblings, parents, and extended family, and ratings of current family problems and strengths.
Target Projects for Form	Projects treating individual clients or patients. Projects looking at family context as a correlate of treatment outcome. Projects interested in family context as a factor in service delivery.
Major Evaluation Function	Measuring family context as a correlate. Predictor or correlate of treatment outcome or service utilization. May be correlated with stress and health outcomes. Assessment for treatment needs.
Implementation	Module 36 Current Version (dated 6/11/96) Activation Number: 5228.
Citation(s)	Huba, G. J., Melchior, L. A., Staff of The Measurement Group, and HRSA/HAB's SPNS Cooperative Agreement Steering Committee (1996). Module 36: Family Composition Form. Available: www.TheMeasurementGroup.com. Culver City, California: The Measurement Group.