Who must review and approve, in writing, the determination that the program will be able to provide or obtain all assessment services a child appears to need at intake?

• A. The child\'s parent
• B. The person responsible for the assessment services program must review and approve in writing the determination that your program will be able to provide or obtain all assessment services the child appears to need at intake.
• C. The child\'s primary caregiver
• D. The program\'s administrator

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that accountability and formal authorization for services rest with the person who oversees the assessment services program. At intake, determining that the program can provide or arrange all the assessment services a child needs is a planning and capacity decision. The person responsible for the assessment services program is in the best position to evaluate what services are available in-house, what can be contracted, timelines, and how gaps will be addressed. Requiring a written review and written approval from this individual creates an auditable record, ensures regulatory and policy compliance, and establishes clear ownership for the service plan.

Parents or primary caregivers can contribute information and advocate for the child, but they aren’t the ones who validate the program’s capacity to deliver or arrange services. The program’s administrator is part of leadership, but the rule focuses on the designated person who directly manages assessment services. This keeps the process accountable and aligned with the child’s needs from intake onward.