CAASP Service Array 2

Question 1

In the CASSP framework, which service array component specifically addresses the need for children with behavioral health challenges to remain in family-like settings?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic foster care

Answer

Therapeutic foster care provides a family-like environment with specialized supports, keeping children in community-based settings rather than congregate care.

Question 2

Crisis stabilization services within the CAASP service array are BEST distinguished from inpatient hospitalization by which characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Short-term, community-based intervention preventing hospitalization

Answer

Crisis stabilization provides brief, community-based support to de-escalate crises and divert youth from more restrictive inpatient settings.

Question 3

A wraparound plan for a youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED) should PRIMARILY be driven by:

Accepted Answer

The family's and youth's identified strengths, needs, and culture

Answer

Wraparound is a family-driven, strengths-based planning process where the family and youth are central decision-makers.

Question 4

Which service array element is designed to support youth transitioning from residential or inpatient care back to the community?

Accepted Answer

Step-down transitional services

Answer

Step-down or transitional services bridge the gap between intensive treatment settings and community life, reducing relapse and re-hospitalization.

Question 5

In the CAASP continuum, 'non-secure detention alternatives' are MOST aligned with which service array principle?

Accepted Answer

Using least restrictive, community-based options for youth involved with juvenile justice

Answer

Non-secure alternatives align with the CAASP principle of serving youth in the least restrictive setting while maintaining community safety.

(CAASP) Child and Adolescent Service System Program Practice Test

(CAASP) Child and Adolescent Service System Program Practice Test

CAASP Service Array 2