What is the service MOST commonly used to describe connecting a child to community resources?

Connecting children and families to community resources is a core component of community integration within the CFRP framework. The service most commonly associated with this activity is case management, which involves coordinating and linking families to community-based supports such as educational programs, recreational activities, or social services. The CFRP study guide defines case management as “the process of assessing needs, identifying appropriate community resources, and facilitating connections to support child and family resilience.” Crisis intervention (option B) focuses on immediate stabilization, not resource connection. Peer support (option C) involves emotional or social support from peers, not resource coordination. Treatment planning (option D) focuses on developing therapeutic goals, not community resource linkage.

CFRP Study Guide (Section on Community Integration): “Case management is the primary service used to connect children and families to community resources, ensuring access to supports that promote resilience and recovery.”