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  1. A school social worker is building a community resource directory. Which step is MOST important to ensure the directory remains useful over time?

    Answer: Regularly verifying contact information and eligibility criteria

    Community resources change frequently, so a directory must be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure referrals are accurate and actionable.

  2. Which community partner is MOST useful when a student needs free dental care?

    Answer: County health department dental clinic or dental school clinic

    County health department clinics and dental school clinics commonly offer free or sliding-scale dental care for uninsured and low-income patients.

  3. A student's family recently immigrated and does not speak English. Which community resource helps address the language barrier for service access?

    Answer: ESL program at the local library or community college

    Library and community college ESL programs help immigrant families develop English proficiency, improving their ability to navigate services independently.

  4. What is the purpose of a 'community needs assessment' conducted by a school social worker?

    Answer: To systematically identify gaps between existing resources and community needs

    A community needs assessment gathers data to identify unmet needs and service gaps so the social worker can advocate for appropriate resource development.

  5. Which community organization typically provides free after-school tutoring and mentoring programs for at-risk youth?

    Answer: Boys & Girls Club or similar youth development organization

    Youth development organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs offer structured after-school programming including tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment activities.

  6. A student involved in the juvenile justice system needs reentry support. Which community partner should the school social worker prioritize?

    Answer: Juvenile probation officer and reentry program coordinator

    Juvenile probation officers and reentry program coordinators provide case management and community supervision that must be coordinated with school reintegration.

  7. Which approach BEST reflects the ethical principle of client self-determination when connecting families to community resources?

    Answer: Presenting all available options and allowing the family to decide which best fits their values and needs

    Self-determination requires that clients be fully informed of their options and empowered to make decisions that align with their own values and circumstances.