Question

The Nelson family has a history of neglect. Mr. Nelson recently lost his job. In a moment of rage, he hit his eight-year-old daughter, leaving a noticeable bruise on her face. Jody’s school called in Child Protection. The social worker from CPS is concerned for the well-being of the Nelson children, but she believes that the parents really do care about their children. The Nelsons would be good candidates for:

Answer 1

Answer:

According to the escenario given and the statement by the CPS social worker we can note that Mr. Nelson was not seeing as an aggressive person or threatening for Jody's life but they have a marked neglect record and a recent moment of rage with physical consequences. The Nelsons are the perfect candidate for Family Preservation Services.

Explanation:

Family Preservation Services will help the Nelsons to deal accordingly with their historial and current facts with a different approach and at the same time will make sure that Jody is completely safe.