Family Involvement & Support Flashcards
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In the CASSP model, which principle states that families should be full participants in all aspects of planning and delivery of services for their child?
Answer: Family-driven care
Family-driven care is the CASSP principle that positions families as the primary decision-makers in all aspects of their child's care.
A family advocate working within a system of care primarily serves to:
Answer: Help families navigate systems and access services
Family advocates help families understand and navigate complex service systems to access appropriate supports for their children.
Which practice best demonstrates 'unconditional care' as used in system of care philosophy?
Answer: Continuing services even when initial interventions are not successful
Unconditional care means services continue even when initial approaches fail, adapting to the child's and family's needs without withdrawal of support.
Family psychoeducation in the CAASP context is MOST focused on:
Answer: Providing families with information about the child's condition and effective coping strategies
Family psychoeducation equips family members with knowledge about their child's condition and practical strategies to support recovery and resilience.
According to CASSP principles, when a child cannot remain in the family home, services should prioritize:
Answer: Placement in the most family-like setting possible
CASSP principles support the least restrictive, most family-like setting even when children cannot remain at home, maintaining family connections.
A parent peer specialist is most qualified to assist families in which of the following ways?
Answer: Sharing lived experience to help other parents navigate the system
Parent peer specialists draw on their own lived experience raising a child with behavioral health needs to mentor and support other families.
Which of the following is an example of a family support group consistent with system of care values?
Answer: A group led by family members that provides mutual support and shared resources
Family support groups aligned with system of care values are family-led, voluntary, and emphasize mutual support and shared experiences.