A family has just relocated from a homeless shelter to permanent housing. The mother is in recovery from alcohol abuse. The father has been violent with the mother and is unemployed. The 8 year old changed schools 6 times in the past year. The family's records describe the family's problems and note the "contract" to which the parents have agreed and the services that will be provided. The social worker in the permanent housing program's first task is to:
a. assure that the mother continues in an AA program
b. review and prioritize the family's problems and reinforce the family's commitment to addressing them
c. help the father find a job
d. accompany the parents to school with the child
Ans: b. review and prioritize the family's problems and reinforce the family's commitment to addressing them
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