Children exposed to parental substance abuse may experience difficulties involving:

A social worker observes a parenting practice that is unfamiliar and different from the worker’s own cultural expectations. There is no evidence of harm. What is the BEST response?

A child regularly witnesses violence between parents but is not physically injured. Which assessment is MOST appropriate?

A social worker observes that a 14-year-old regularly disciplines younger siblings, prepares meals, and gets them ready for school while the parent works. What should the social worker do FIRST?

A social worker is working with a family whose child is at risk of removal. Which approach BEST reflects the shift toward family preservation?

A family is struggling because one parent works nights, childcare is expensive, transportation is unreliable, and the family has missed several medical appointments. Which response would be most appropriate for a social worker?

A child tells a social worker that a parent uses substances and sometimes becomes aggressive when intoxicated. The child also reports that another adult relative provides support and the parent has started treatment. What should the social worker do?

Which of the following is an example of a generational boundary? 

Which statement BEST reflects the relationship between poverty and child development?

A family is experiencing financial stress, conflict, and housing instability but also has supportive relatives, involved parents, and strong relationships with the children’s school. Which response BEST demonstrates strengths-based assessment?