A Social Worker Meets with a Family to Gather Information

A social worker meets with a family to gather information that will help identify patterns of parental behavior, both positive and negative, over time. The family's strengths are distinguished to determine protective factors that aid in identifying resources to help the household meet its needs. Overall requirements are addressed that affect the permanency and safety of the children. Information gathered through other assessments is also used to help develop a service plan or plan for intervention. What kind of evaluation is being described?

A) Initial assessment
B) Safety assessment
C) Environmental assessment
D) Comprehensive family assessment