Florida Certification CPI
What is the correct order regarding the legal heirarchy? - Answer-Constitution, Federal Statutes, State
Statues, Administrative Codes, Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Operating Procedure
The Adoptions and Safe Families Act of 1997 established all but which of the following?
a. preserve and reunify families
b. place the child in a timely manner
c. always ask about the birth place of the child
d. finalize permanent placement within 12 months - Answer-c. always ask about the birth place of the
child
What are the three constructs are the Quality Practice Standards reviewed and monitored by the
Federal Government: - Answer-safety, permanency, well-being
What establishes procedures for all states when placing children across state lines? - Answer-Interstate
Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)
The standard of proof required for the Court to shelter a child is: - Answer-clear and convincing
One mandate of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 is:
a. requires fingerprint-based checks of the national crime information databases for prospective foster
or adoptive parents
b. provides for a relative caregiver, foster parent, and pre-adoptive parent's right to be heard in certain
proceedings respecting their foster child
c. requires a child's health and education records to be supplied to the foster parent
, d. allows child welfare workers to remove a child without court intervention - Answer-a. requires
fingerprint-based checks of the national crime information databases for prospective foster or adoptive
parents
When a Child Welfare Worker removes a child from the custody of their parent/caregiver, a hearing
must be held within the following timeframe: - Answer-24 hours
All but one of the following are child welfare core principles:
a. the prevention and intervention by the child protective system should engage families in constructive,
supportive, and non-adversarial relationships
b. the prevention and intervention should intrude as little as possible into the life of the family and be
focused on clearly defined objectives
c. the prevention and intervention should be based on outcome evaluations results that demonstrate
success in protecting children and supporting families
d. the health and safety of the children served shall be of paramount concern
e. the prevention and intervention within families should happen with all families - Answer-e. the
prevention and intervention within families should happen with all families
As a child welfare worker you receive a new case. Upon commencement you knock on the door and a
man opens the door and identifies himself as the father you are looking for. You proceed with your
investigation by interviewing the children and then speaking with the father. Towards the end of the
interview with the father, the mother of the children arrives home and you realize it is your former high
school best friend, and you had not recognized the name due to her now being married. After speaking
with your supervisor, it is determined you will not continue forward as the assigned investigator due to
the following Code of Ethics?
a. deception
b. dishonesty
c. misrepresentation/misuse of position
d. conflict of interest
e. confidentiality laws - Answer-d. conflict of interest
What is the correct order regarding the legal heirarchy? - Answer-Constitution, Federal Statutes, State
Statues, Administrative Codes, Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Operating Procedure
The Adoptions and Safe Families Act of 1997 established all but which of the following?
a. preserve and reunify families
b. place the child in a timely manner
c. always ask about the birth place of the child
d. finalize permanent placement within 12 months - Answer-c. always ask about the birth place of the
child
What are the three constructs are the Quality Practice Standards reviewed and monitored by the
Federal Government: - Answer-safety, permanency, well-being
What establishes procedures for all states when placing children across state lines? - Answer-Interstate
Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)
The standard of proof required for the Court to shelter a child is: - Answer-clear and convincing
One mandate of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 is:
a. requires fingerprint-based checks of the national crime information databases for prospective foster
or adoptive parents
b. provides for a relative caregiver, foster parent, and pre-adoptive parent's right to be heard in certain
proceedings respecting their foster child
c. requires a child's health and education records to be supplied to the foster parent
, d. allows child welfare workers to remove a child without court intervention - Answer-a. requires
fingerprint-based checks of the national crime information databases for prospective foster or adoptive
parents
When a Child Welfare Worker removes a child from the custody of their parent/caregiver, a hearing
must be held within the following timeframe: - Answer-24 hours
All but one of the following are child welfare core principles:
a. the prevention and intervention by the child protective system should engage families in constructive,
supportive, and non-adversarial relationships
b. the prevention and intervention should intrude as little as possible into the life of the family and be
focused on clearly defined objectives
c. the prevention and intervention should be based on outcome evaluations results that demonstrate
success in protecting children and supporting families
d. the health and safety of the children served shall be of paramount concern
e. the prevention and intervention within families should happen with all families - Answer-e. the
prevention and intervention within families should happen with all families
As a child welfare worker you receive a new case. Upon commencement you knock on the door and a
man opens the door and identifies himself as the father you are looking for. You proceed with your
investigation by interviewing the children and then speaking with the father. Towards the end of the
interview with the father, the mother of the children arrives home and you realize it is your former high
school best friend, and you had not recognized the name due to her now being married. After speaking
with your supervisor, it is determined you will not continue forward as the assigned investigator due to
the following Code of Ethics?
a. deception
b. dishonesty
c. misrepresentation/misuse of position
d. conflict of interest
e. confidentiality laws - Answer-d. conflict of interest
