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The youngest child of a single parent is hospitalized for the second time in four months because of lead poisoning. the child is now ready for discharge, but the doctor refuses to go ahead with the release, citing an unsafe home environment. when interviewed by the hospital social worker, the parents say as that the landlord will not have their apartment repainted or make other necessary repairs. the parents want to move but are unable to afford living arrangements that will also allow four children. after reporting the situation to child welfare authorities the social worker should:

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The parents want to move but are unable to afford living arrangements that will also allow four children. After reporting the situation to child welfare authorities the social worker should:


refer the parent to a resource that can help locate suitable housing



The sentences above shows that the answer fits perfectly.


thus, the answer is:


refer the parent to a resource that can help locate suitable housing

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