One of the key factors in achieving safety, permanence, and the well-being of a child is the creation of an effective assessment. This should engage the family and child as partners in planning. Face-to-face family team meetings are useful for assessing needs and recognizing strengths. Community and informal support systems may also be involved. What type of assessment is being described?
A)Behavior analysis assessment
B)Oppositional defiant assessment
C)Functional assessment
D)Behavior management assessment

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Evidence of a good functional assessment of a child and family will be present when it flows naturally into service planning. The family is engaged in the entire process that is strengths-based, needs-based, and team-based. Functional assessments make use of family systems as relationships and interactions between members.

One of the Key Factors in Achieving Safety, Permanence, and the Well-Being