How is social support evaluated in a Needs Met Rating?

• A. Availability and adequacy of caregiver or community supports, contact frequency, and ability to access resources for daily tasks.
• B. The client has no access to community supports.
• C. Social support is assessed only by meeting attendance.
• D. Social support is not part of the rating.

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that social support in a Needs Met Rating is about the overall support network and how it functions in daily life. It’s evaluated by looking at the availability and adequacy of caregiver or community supports, how often the person has contact with those supports, and whether the person can access resources needed to handle daily tasks. This shows not just whether help exists, but how reliable, sufficient, and accessible it is in real-world living. Relying on meeting attendance alone misses the broader picture of who is available, how often they connect, and whether practical assistance is actually accessible. It also wouldn’t make sense to say social support isn’t part of the rating, since this dimension is about the support system that helps meet needs.