What are 'reasonable efforts' in the context of reunification and when might they be found not to be required?

• A. Reasonable efforts are the child welfare agency's duty to work toward reunification; they may not be required in cases of parental abandonment, abuse so severe that reunification would be unsafe, or after termination of parental rights.
• B. They are optional activities.
• C. They must always be performed regardless of case.
• D. They refer to efforts to locate relatives.

Answer: (A)