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

Answer

SED is defined by SAMHSA as a diagnosable mental health condition with functional impairment limiting major life activities in children under 18.

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

Answer

Proper consent and formal information-sharing agreements protect family privacy while enabling coordinated care across agencies.

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

Answer

The plan development phase produces the formal plan of care with goals, strategies, and clearly defined responsibilities for each team member.

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

Answer

Attendance problems are a signal to reassess barriers and adjust the plan collectively through the team, not to escalate or act unilaterally.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Individualization means every plan of care reflects the unique circumstances, strengths, and goals of that specific youth and family.

(CAASP) Child and Adolescent Service System Program Practice Test