All initial assessments should be conducted by an experienced and qualified social worker. Before confronting the family, there should be a plan about who is doing what and when information can be shared with the parents. Which of the following should be part of an initial assessment?

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The social worker should speak to family members as appropriate in their ideal language. Children should be interviewed alone with the consent of the parent or caretaker. If consent is not given, other means should be utilized. The referent should be involved as far as obtaining relevant information.

All Initial Assessments Should Be Conducted by an Experienced and Qualified