CAASP Service Coordination 4

Question 1

A youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED) is eligible for CAASP-aligned services. Which definition of SED is most commonly applied?

Accepted Answer

Children aged 0-18 with a diagnosable mental health condition resulting in functional impairment that substantially limits major life activities

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Any child receiving a mental health diagnosis

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Youth with intellectual disabilities only

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Adolescents with substance use disorders exclusively

Question 2

When coordinating services across mental health and child welfare systems, confidentiality is best managed by:

Accepted Answer

Obtaining informed consent from families and using interagency information-sharing agreements

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Sharing all records between agencies without written consent

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Restricting all information sharing to prevent liability

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Sharing only diagnosis information without treatment details

Question 3

The wraparound process phase in which the team develops the plan of care, identifies goals, and assigns responsible parties is called:

Accepted Answer

Plan development

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Engagement and team preparation

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Implementation

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Transition

Question 4

A service coordinator notices a youth is missing school frequently despite having services in place. The MOST appropriate next step is:

Accepted Answer

Bring the issue to the child and family team to assess barriers and adjust the plan

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Report truancy to juvenile court immediately

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Increase the frequency of therapy sessions unilaterally

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Close the case due to non-engagement

Question 5

In CAASP-informed practice, 'individualized services' means that:

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Services are tailored to the unique needs, strengths, and preferences of each youth and family

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Each youth receives the same evidence-based protocol

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Individual therapy is the primary intervention for all youth

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Services are delivered individually rather than in groups

Question 6

Which of the following is a barrier to effective service coordination in systems of care?

Accepted Answer

Categorical funding streams that restrict how dollars can be spent across agencies

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Shared outcome goals across agencies

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Engaged family participation in planning

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Co-located service delivery

Question 7

A parent advocate is included on the child and family team. Their primary function is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide peer support and help the family navigate systems based on lived experience

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Represent the agency's interests in team decisions

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Document meeting minutes for the coordinator

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Determine service eligibility for the youth