Which of the following best defines a Child and Family Social Worker?

• A. police investigator
• B. psychiatric nurse
• C. dietitian
• D. social worker who provides assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and families

Answer: (D)

The role being tested is the one that focuses on supporting children and families to improve their social and psychological functioning. A Child and Family Social Worker assesses needs, connects families with services, provides support or counseling, and coordinates resources to promote safety, well-being, and healthy family functioning. This definition directly matches the professional focus of social workers who work with children and families.

The other roles belong to different professions with distinct primary responsibilities: policing centers on law enforcement and investigation, nursing on clinical health care, and dietetics on nutrition and dietary planning. While these professionals may interact with families, their core duties are not about improving social and psychological functioning through social-work practices.