What confidentiality principle governs information shared with guardians ad litem or CASA volunteers?

• A. Share all information with guardians ad litem or CASA volunteers.
• B. Maintain confidentiality and respect roles.
• C. Never share any information.
• D. Guardians ad litem or CASA volunteers are exempt from confidentiality.

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is that information shared with guardians ad litem or CASA volunteers must be handled with confidentiality while still supporting their role in advocacy. They are part of the child’s case team, so you provide enough information for them to understand the situation and advocate effectively, but only what is necessary and on a need-to-know basis. This protects the child’s privacy and ensures sensitive details aren’t disclosed indiscriminately. The volunteers themselves are bound by confidentiality and must keep what they learn private; they are not allowed to share information beyond their role or with people who aren’t involved in the case. Sharing everything or ignoring confidentiality would risk the child’s safety and trust, while sharing nothing would hinder advocacy. Provide relevant details—like safety concerns, medical or educational needs, and placement information—as appropriate to their responsibilities, while carefully limiting access to information that isn’t needed for their role.