Module 7 Family Function Assessment

Question 1

What are the six domains of an FFA

Answer 1

• Maltreatment
• Surrounding circumstances of the maltreatment
• Child Functioning
• Adult Functioning
• Parenting in general
• Parent Discipline

Question 2

Which of the six domains, case managers do not deal with?

Answer 2

The first two (the extent of the maltreatment and surrounding circumstances)

Question 3

What is the name of the case manager FFA?

Answer 3

Ongoing Family Functioning Assessment

Question 4

What is the focus of the ongoing FFA?

Answer 4

It determines what must change

Informs case plan outcomes

Question 5

How many days do you have to complete your FFA ongoing?

Answer 5

30 days from case transfer

Question 6

Describe what the extent of the maltreatment includes

Answer 6

• Type of maltreatment
• Severity of maltreatment
• Description of specific events
• Description of emotional and physical symptoms
• Identification of the child and maltreating caregiver
• Condition of the child

Question 7

Describe what the surrounding circumstances of the maltreatment includes

Answer 7

• The duration of the maltreatment
• History of maltreatment
• Reasons concerning the maltreatment
• Unique aspects of the maltreatment such as whether weapons were used
• What are the parent or caregiver attitudes, feelings, thoughts and believes about the maltreatment

Question 8

Describe what Child Functioning includes

Answer 8

• How does the child function on a daily basis
• Assess developmental stage and what would and wouldn’t be considered typical child functioning
• Gather information about the child’s general behavior, emotions, temperament and physical capacity

Question 9

Describe what Adult Functioning includes

Answer 9

• How does the adult function on a daily basis
• Focuses on cognitive, emotional and behavioral practices
• Assess problem-solving, decision-making and judgment, substance abuse and mental health
• Coping and stress management, intimate relationships, independence, self-care and preservation
• Focuses on their self control, physical health, financial management, communication and employment

Question 10

Describe what parenting in general includes

Answer 10

• What are the overall, typical parenting practices used by the parent or legal guardians
• Reasons for being a caregiver, knowledge and skill, decision-making, parenting style, etc.
• Affection, basic care, expectations for children, rules, etc.

Question 11

Describe what parent discipline includes

Answer 11

• What are the disciplinary approaches used by the parent or legal guardians and under what circumstances
• Not only in a punishment context but also providing direction, managing behavior, teaching and directing a child