A core principle of family support within the CFRP framework’s interpersonal competencies is cultural competence, which involves affirming a family’s cultural, racial, and linguistic identities. This practice fosters trust and ensures services are relevant and respectful of the family’s unique context. The CFRP study guide states, “Affirming a family’s cultural, racial, and linguistic identities is a fundamental principle of family support, promoting engagement and resilience.” Acquiring resources (option A) is part of case management but not a defining principle of family support. Establishing behavioral contracts (option C) or setting firm boundaries (option D) may betherapeutic techniques but do not represent the core principle of family support as directly as cultural affirmation.

CFRP Study Guide (Section on Interpersonal Competencies): “A key principle of family support is affirming the cultural, racial, and linguistic identities of families to build trust and support resilience.”