SSW Family & Community Engagement 3

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes a trauma-informed approach to family engagement?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing that family behaviors may stem from past trauma and responding with empathy and safety

Answer

Trauma-informed engagement acknowledges how adverse experiences shape family behaviors and prioritizes creating safety, trust, and empowerment.

Question 2

A school social worker wants to increase meaningful parent participation in school decision-making. Which strategy reflects the HIGHEST level of family engagement on Epstein's framework?

Accepted Answer

Inviting parents to serve on the school improvement committee

Answer

Epstein's Type 5 (Decision-Making) involves parents in school governance and advocacy, representing the highest level of engagement beyond volunteering or learning at home.

Question 3

A school social worker is building partnerships with community agencies. Which ethical principle should guide information sharing between the school and partner agencies?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent from families is required before sharing identifying information

Answer

FERPA and professional ethics require that families provide informed consent before school records or identifying information are shared with outside agencies.

Question 4

A school social worker is facilitating a parenting skills group. Which approach is MOST likely to increase attendance and participation among working parents?

Accepted Answer

Offering childcare, flexible scheduling, and transportation assistance

Answer

Removing practical barriers such as childcare, scheduling conflicts, and transportation significantly increases participation among working families.

Question 5

When a student's family is from a collectivist cultural background, how should the school social worker BEST adapt the engagement approach?

Accepted Answer

Recognize that decision-making may involve extended family and community elders

Answer

In collectivist cultures, decisions are often made by an extended family or community network, and effective engagement includes these stakeholders.

(SSW) School Social Worker Practice Test

(SSW) School Social Worker Practice Test

SSW Family & Community Engagement 3