Historically, behavioral healthcare decision‑making was dominated by professionals. Which Wraparound principle represents a major change from this past approach?

Which of the following BEST defines cultural competency according to the Child Welfare League of America?

Linguistic competence plays an important role because language transmits cultural values, beliefs, and expectations.

Ethical reasoning can help families understand how treatment choices may affect long‑term well-being.

The Fairness question asks decision‑makers to treat similar cases in similar ways.

The Child Welfare League of America defines cultural competency as “the ability of individuals and systems to respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and faiths or religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families, tribes, and communities, and protects and preserves the dignity of each” 

Which agency administers the Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program (SIPP) in partnership with DCF?

Ethical reasoning discourages shared decision‑making with families.

The goal of child welfare is to promote the well-being, permanency, and safety of children and families by helping families care for their children successfully or, whenthat is not possible, helping children find permanency with kin or adoptive families. 

Organizations do not need a defined set of values and principles and demonstrate behaviors, attitudes, policies, and structures that enable them to work effectivelycross-culturally, to be considered culturally competent.