An approach to human service delivery that incorporates a client's positive attributes and those of his/her environment is known as the ____.

• A. Public health model
• B. Human service model
• C. Client strengths
• D. Barriers

Answer: (C)

The main idea tested is a strengths-based, client-centered approach to service delivery that builds on what the person can do and what supports exist around them. The best fit is the client strengths approach, which explicitly centers on the client’s positive attributes and the resources available in their environment, using those assets to promote empowerment and effective change. In practice, this means identifying skills, supports, coping strategies, and social connections, then mobilizing those assets in collaboration with the client. The other options describe different orientations: the public health model focuses on population-level prevention; the general human service model is broad and does not specify asset-based work; and barriers refer to obstacles rather than assets, missing the emphasis on strengths.