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Core Principles Flashcards

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  1. Which CASSP principle specifically requires that services be planned with the child and family as active participants rather than passive recipients?

    Answer: Child-centered

    The child-centered principle places the child's needs, strengths, and preferences at the forefront, with the child and family actively involved in planning.

  2. A system of care emphasizes 'least restrictive environment.' What does this mean in practice?

    Answer: Services are provided in the most natural, home-like setting appropriate to the child's needs

    Least restrictive environment means using the most natural setting that safely meets the child's needs, not eliminating higher levels of care when genuinely necessary.

  3. Under CASSP principles, 'individualized care' means that services should be:

    Answer: Tailored to each child's unique strengths, needs, and circumstances

    Individualized care requires that service plans be customized to the specific child rather than applying a one-size-fits-all protocol.

  4. Which of the following best illustrates the 'strengths-based' approach within CASSP core principles?

    Answer: Identifying the child's and family's existing capacities to build upon in treatment

    A strengths-based approach identifies existing assets in the child and family system as building blocks for recovery and growth.

  5. How does the CASSP principle of 'accountability' apply to service providers in a system of care?

    Answer: Providers must demonstrate measurable outcomes and responsiveness to family feedback

    Accountability in CASSP requires providers to track outcomes, respond to family concerns, and demonstrate that services are producing meaningful results.

  6. A child moves from a residential treatment facility back to her community. Which CASSP principle most directly guides the planning of her transition services?

    Answer: Community-based

    The community-based principle ensures that transition planning prioritizes reintegration into natural community settings with appropriate supports.

  7. The CASSP principle of 'cultural competence' requires that service systems:

    Answer: Recognize and respect the cultural heritage and values of each family served

    Cultural competence means understanding, respecting, and incorporating each family's cultural context into service planning and delivery.