True or False: Early youth intervention services are for children and families who are in at-risk situations.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for families with income below poverty line
• D. Only for children with prior offenses

Answer: (A)

Early youth intervention services are meant to support children and families before problems become serious, focusing on those in at-risk situations. This means looking at risk factors such as family stress, behavioral or school problems, safety concerns, or exposure to violence, and providing help early through counseling, parenting education, case management, and linkages to services. It’s not limited to families below the poverty line or to children with prior offenses; risk can exist across different income levels and without any previous offenses. So the statement is true: these services target at-risk situations to prevent escalation and promote healthier outcomes.