This helpful manual guides family service providers step-by-step through the Infant-Toddler and Family Instrument (ITFI), a clinically and culturally sensitive tool for evaluating the strengths and vulnerabilities of children from 6 months to 3 years and their families. The manual includes: an overview of the four ITFI componentsdetailed instructions on how to prepare for and complete each part of the ITFItips on handling sensitive issuesguidelines to determine need for further referralsfour case studies that demonstrate how to use the ITFIappendixes of picture cards and field-testing information This manual's practical and thorough instructions show professionals how to tailor the ITFI to the needs of their individual programs and the families they serve. Learn about the ITFI system today.