CAASP System Coordination 3

Question 1

Which CASSP principle requires that services be sensitive to the unique cultural and linguistic needs of each child and family?

Accepted Answer

Culturally competent

Answer

Cultural competence requires that services respect and incorporate each family's cultural values, language, and traditions.

Question 2

A youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED) is transitioning out of residential care. System coordination at this stage should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Establishing community-based supports before discharge

Answer

Transition planning must ensure community supports are in place before discharge to prevent re-hospitalization or system re-entry.

Question 3

In CASSP, 'unconditional care' means that:

Accepted Answer

Services are not withdrawn when a child's behavior deteriorates

Answer

Unconditional care commits the system to maintaining services even when a child's behavior worsens, rather than discharging the child for non-compliance.

Question 4

Which role is responsible for helping families navigate multiple agencies and ensuring service plan implementation in a system of care?

Accepted Answer

Care coordinator or case manager

Answer

The care coordinator or case manager serves as the primary navigator, ensuring families access services and that providers communicate effectively.

Question 5

The Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) tool is used in system coordination primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Guide service planning by documenting needs and strengths across life domains

Answer

CANS provides a standardized framework for identifying a child's needs and strengths to inform individualized care plans.

(CAASP) Child and Adolescent Service System Program Practice Test

(CAASP) Child and Adolescent Service System Program Practice Test

CAASP System Coordination 3