A client reports waking in the night to sounds of crying children next door and finds that the parents have left three children home alone. The social worker should FIRST do which of the following?

• A. Process client's feelings about the situation.
• B. Discuss ways the client could help the kids.
• C. Inform the client that the social worker must file a child abuse report.
• D. Determine if the children are in danger.

Answer: (C)