Under WIC 5585.10, which statement specifically addresses gravely disabled minors (GD minors)?

• A. To provide prompt evaluation and treatment to minors
• B. To safeguard the rights to due process
• C. To provide individualized treatment, supervision, and placement for gravely disabled minors
• D. To prevent severe and long-term mental disability through early identification and family education

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is that the statute for gravely disabled minors centers on concrete, individualized care. WIC 5585.10 specifies that when a minor is considered gravely disabled, the plan must provide individualized treatment, supervision, and placement tailored to that child’s needs. This reinforces a structured approach to care that goes beyond general medical care or rights protections, ensuring there is a specific plan for treatment and safe, appropriate supervision and placement.

Other statements are broader or indirect in focus. Providing prompt evaluation and treatment applies to minors in general, not specifically to those who are gravely disabled. Safeguarding due process rights is important but pertains to legal protections rather than the service and placement plan required for GD minors. Focusing on prevention through early identification and family education addresses prevention rather than the direct, individualized management of a gravely disabled minor.