CCP Family & Community Relationship 2

Question 1

A parent arrives to pick up their child and appears visibly intoxicated. What is the BEST first action for the child care provider?

Accepted Answer

Calmly engage the parent in conversation while alerting a supervisor

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Immediately call the police

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Allow the parent to leave with the child to avoid conflict

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Send the child home with another family

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes a 'strength-based' approach to family partnerships?

Accepted Answer

Identifying and building on the positive attributes families already possess

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Focusing on what families are doing wrong so they can improve

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Providing families with a list of community resources to fix their problems

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Assessing family income to determine eligibility for services

Question 3

A child care center wants to improve family engagement. Which strategy is MOST effective for reaching families with limited English proficiency?

Accepted Answer

Partnering with community interpreters and providing translated materials

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Posting all announcements only on the center's English-language website

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Sending home written newsletters in English only

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Asking English-speaking parents to relay information to non-English speakers

Question 4

What is the PRIMARY purpose of a family advisory board in a child care program?

Accepted Answer

To give families a formal voice in program planning and decision-making

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To manage the program's finances

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To conduct background checks on new staff

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To organize fundraising events for the center

Question 5

When sharing information about community resources with families, the provider should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Research the resources to ensure they are relevant, current, and culturally appropriate

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Give families a generic list of all available local agencies

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Only share resources if the family specifically asks for help

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Contact the agencies on behalf of the family without informing them

Question 6

A family consistently picks up their child 30 minutes late without notice. What is the MOST professional response?

Accepted Answer

Schedule a private meeting to discuss the pattern and collaboratively problem-solve

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Begin charging late fees immediately without discussion

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Ask other parents to pick up the child as a backup

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Ignore the pattern to maintain a positive relationship

Question 7

Which scenario BEST demonstrates reciprocal family-provider communication?

Accepted Answer

The provider and family regularly share updates and both listen and respond to each other's input

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The provider sends home a monthly newsletter and does not expect replies

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The provider calls the family only when the child misbehaves

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The provider posts a bulletin board of daily activities for parents to read