A child, aged 11 years, has to stay home from school to care for his siblings while his mother works, because the family cannot afford a babysitter. The father appears to be emotionally abusive. Which intervention could be used for the primary prevention of problems such as these?
a. Involve the parents in a parenting support group, and help them find affordable childcare.
b. Meet with elected officials to lobby for subsidized childcare and increasing the minimum wage.
c. Screen for signs of abuse and neglect in all children so that it can be discovered and treated early.
d. Provide supportive counseling services for those who have survived neglect or abuse.
Answer: B