A practitioner is working with a family who has very little social support.

Community integration in the CFRP framework focuses on empowering families to build natural supports within their community. To assist a family seeking to make friends and gain social support, the practitioner should encourage them to explore activities in their community, such as local events or clubs, to foster organic connections. The CFRP study guide states, “To help families build natural supports, practitioners should encourage participation in community activities, enabling them to form meaningful social connections independently.” Arranging agency gatherings (option A) or agency outreach (option C) is less empowering and may not align with the family’s preferences. Inviting them to religious services (option D) is inappropriate due to professional boundaries.

CFRP Study Guide (Section on Community Integration): “Practitioners support families in gaining natural community supports by encouraging them to explore and participate in local activities that align with their interests.”