Family Safety
Health Access
Food & Nutrition
Child Wellness Questions
General Scenarios
100

What number should parents call if a child swallows medicine?

What is Poison Control (1-800-222-1222)

100

 Which program helps families apply for Apple Health and find affordable care?

What is 

CHAP

100

Which program provides support and breastfeeding help for For pregnant/postpartum parents, babies, and kids under 5.  Services include: Healthy foods, nutrition tips, and breastfeeding help. 

What is 

WIC – Women, Infants, and Children

100

At what age should children have their first dental visit?

What is 

12month / 1 years old 

100

A family asks you for help buying groceries each month. What program should you connect them to?


What is 

SNAP (called Basic Food in Washington State)

200

You notice cleaning products stored under the sink during a home visit. The parent says, “It’s fine, I just keep an eye on my child.” What safe storage advice can you give?

What is  

Store cleaners high and locked, in their original containers, and never leave them open or unattended

200

 What does Apple Health cover for kids under 18?

What is 

Insurance for children 

200

Which program offers free meals after school for children?

What is 

Afterschool Meals Program

200

Bottled water is safer than Tap water.

True/ False 

What is 

False 

200

A single mom in Kent has no primary care provider and asks where she can go for help right away. Which local resource could you give her?

What is

 Public Health Center (or a listed community clinic in Kent from the booklet)

300

What does secondhand smoke increase the risk of in children?

What is 

Respiratory illnesses, learning difficulties, SIDS

300

A dad in Burien asks where he can take his family for affordable medical care. The family has MediCare insurance. What type of clinics should you suggest from the booklet?

What is 

Sea Mar Burien 

300

A family just moved to Seattle and doesn’t know where the nearest food bank is. What resource could help them locate one quickly?

What is 

Seattle Food Resource Map (Food Bank Finder)

300

List the different components of a healthy eating plate 

What is 

Vegetables (Healthy Oils)

Fruits 

Protein 

Whole Grains 

300

A parent says, “My child has Apple Health what does that actually cover?” How would you respond?


What is 

Apple Health covers insurance for children under 18 (medical, dental, preventive care, etc.)

400

What should families never do inside their home, even once?

What is 

Smoke

400

 What program connects young children with dentists to prevent tooth decay in King County?

What is 

ABCD Program 

400

A dad says he wants to learn how to cook healthier meals on a budget. Which program in King County could you suggest?

What is 

Cooking Matters 

400

This type of drink may seem healthy, but it’s actually full of sugar and not recommended for children.

What is 

What are sugary drinks and juice?

400

A toddler sneezes and then grabs a toy before passing it to another child. The parent asks how they can keep germs from spreading in the home. What daily habit should you encourage for both children and adults? Parents share child frequently gets sick 


What is 

Handwashing with soap and water

500

During a visit, a dad says, “I only smoke in the car when the kids aren’t with me, that’s safe, right?” How would you respond?

What is 

Even one time fills the car with toxins. Best practice is never to smoke in the car and keep it a smoke-free space

500

Name 5 services CHAP provides 

  • Health care or insurance
  • Health screening services
  • Doctors, dentists, midwives or nurses
  • Medical and dental clinics with sliding fees
  • Support services & pregnancy tests
  • Prenatal care
500

Name all ages when well-child visits are recommended according to EHS program/ CDC 

2 month 

4month 

6month 

9month 

12month 

15month 

18 month 

24month 

36month 


500

What is the purpose of well-child visits?

Track growth, development, vaccinations, and support family concerns

500

A parent tells you they keep a gun at home “for protection.” What safety tips can you provide?


What is 

Store firearms locked, unloaded, with ammunition stored separately; use gun locks or safes; and keep them out of children’s reach