CAASP Service Coordination 3

Question 1

Which component of wraparound service coordination ensures that plans remain relevant as a youth's needs change over time?

Accepted Answer

Regular plan-of-care review and revision

Answer

Initial intake assessment

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One-time interagency meeting

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Annual eligibility re-determination

Question 2

A service coordinator is working with a youth transitioning from residential treatment to community living. The MOST critical coordination task at this stage is:

Accepted Answer

Establishing community-based supports before discharge to prevent re-hospitalization

Answer

Closing out the case once discharge is approved

Answer

Waiting until discharge to begin community planning

Answer

Transferring responsibility entirely to the outpatient therapist

Question 3

The principle of 'unconditional care' in systems of care means:

Accepted Answer

Support continues even when youth or families are difficult to engage or experience setbacks

Answer

Services are provided only when youth meet behavioral expectations

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Care is unlimited with no fiscal constraints

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All services are provided unconditionally regardless of safety concerns

Question 4

When a service coordinator convenes a child and family team (CFT), who should be included in the membership?

Accepted Answer

The youth, family members, natural supports, and relevant agency representatives

Answer

Only licensed mental health professionals

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Agency representatives and supervisors only

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The coordinator and primary therapist only

Question 5

Interagency collaboration in CAASP-aligned systems is best characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Shared decision-making, pooled resources, and blended funding across child-serving systems

Answer

Each agency independently determining services with minimal cross-system communication

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One lead agency directing all other agencies without input

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Informal referral networks without formal agreements

Question 6

A family reports feeling overwhelmed by multiple appointments with different providers during the same week. As a service coordinator, the BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Work with providers to consolidate scheduling and reduce burden on the family

Answer

Tell the family that appointments are required and cannot be changed

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Reduce the number of services the youth receives

Answer

Document the complaint and take no action

Question 7

Which of the following BEST describes the role of data and outcomes measurement in service coordination?

Accepted Answer

Outcome data guides real-time plan adjustments and demonstrates accountability to families and funders

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Data is collected primarily for billing and compliance purposes

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Data collection is the responsibility of researchers, not coordinators

Answer

Outcome measurement is only relevant at program exit