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

Wraparound requires ongoing review and adjustment of the plan of care to reflect the youth's evolving needs and progress.

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

Transition planning must begin well before discharge, with community supports in place to bridge the gap and reduce crisis risk.

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

Unconditional care means the system does not give up on youth even during crises or non-compliance, adjusting approaches rather than terminating services.

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

The CFT is intentionally broad and includes the youth, family, informal supports, and all relevant providers to ensure comprehensive, coordinated planning.

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

True interagency collaboration involves shared governance, co-located services, blended funding, and joint accountability for outcomes.

(CAASP) Child and Adolescent Service System Program Practice Test

(CAASP) Child and Adolescent Service System Program Practice Test

CAASP Service Coordination 3