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ASWB Social Work Clinical

Category - Psychotherapy

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There are 2 types of family-centered services utilized by clinical social workers. The first service consists of family support with the intention of helping families cope with everyday parenting stress. The primary focus of the professional is to prevent child maltreatment by strengthening the skills and knowledge of all members. The second type of family-centered approach was developed to help those at serious risk or in crisis. This service is commonly known as:
  1. Foster care
  2. Family crisis intervention
  3. Family preservation
  4. Target identification
Explanation
Answer: C - Family preservation is often sought for families who are actively working with Child Protective Services or the juvenile court system. This approach targets those who are facing immediate threat of children being placed outside of the home. The goal is prevention and/or reunification if the children are coming home to their family.
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