CWCM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026-2027
What is co-parenting? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Shared parenting responsibilities between parties who do not live together.
Children have the right to have a relationship with both parents regardless of their relations
hip with each other.
Potential Co-Parents in Child Welfare - CORRECT ANSWER-Birth parents
Foster parents
Case Managers
GAL
Therapist
DCF
Core Tenants of Florida's Practice Model - CORRECT ANSWER-
Engage: Build rapport and trust with the family.
Partner: Identify formal and informal partners who have knowledge about the family.
Gather Information
Assess and Understand
Plan for the child's safety: in or out of the home.
,Plan for family change
Monitor and adapt
6 Information Standards - CORRECT ANSWER-1.Nature and Extent of Maltreatment
2. Circumstances of Maltreatment
3. Child Functioning
4. Parent Discipline
5. General parenting
6. Adult functioning
Florida Safety Intervention Model (steps) - CORRECT ANSWER-Hotline Assessment
CPI FFA: ID the problem
Ongoing FFA: determine changes
Safety Plan and Case Plan Eval
Anticipated outcome
Frequency of Unannounced Visits - CORRECT ANSWER-One every 3 months
An initial family assessment must be completed within... - CORRECT ANSWER-
15 working days
,When should a TPR be filed? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Within 60 days of any child being in out of home care for 12 of the previous 22 months.
Objective of the FFA - CORRECT ANSWER-
Identify families where children are unsafe and in need of ongoing protective supervision.
What is Family-Centered Practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Working with families to enhance their ability to care for and protect their children.
Core Values of FCP - CORRECT ANSWER-There is an intrinsic human worth in every family.
Every child must be protected from abuse and neglect.
Children should live in or as close as possible to their homes.
A child's home must be safe, stable and permanent.
A child must achieve success in school and in all aspects of health.
Involving family members solves conflict.
What are In-Home Services? - CORRECT ANSWER-
A program of specialized services for children who have been maltreated by their caretakers
and as a result are exposed to unhealthy environments.
Purpose of In-Home Services - CORRECT ANSWER--
Ensure continued protection of the child by:
, - providing support services to maintain the family unit.
- assist parents in improving skills to meet the minimum needs of their child.
What is out of home care? - CORRECT ANSWER-A temporary, substitute-
care service for a planned period of time for children whose own families are unable to car
e for them.
Typical Out of Home Placements - CORRECT ANSWER-Adult relative
Adult non-relative
Family foster homes
Group homes or facilities
Purpose of Out of Home Care - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide the child with a family-
like experience
Provide an environment that is safe and nurturing
Provide support services to the bio family
Find and support and alternative permanent family
Reasons for Out of Home Care - CORRECT ANSWER-
Temporary Absence of the parent(s) due to illness, incarceration, abandonment
Inadequate family supports within communities
Excessive stress in the parent's life
ANSWERS 2026-2027
What is co-parenting? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Shared parenting responsibilities between parties who do not live together.
Children have the right to have a relationship with both parents regardless of their relations
hip with each other.
Potential Co-Parents in Child Welfare - CORRECT ANSWER-Birth parents
Foster parents
Case Managers
GAL
Therapist
DCF
Core Tenants of Florida's Practice Model - CORRECT ANSWER-
Engage: Build rapport and trust with the family.
Partner: Identify formal and informal partners who have knowledge about the family.
Gather Information
Assess and Understand
Plan for the child's safety: in or out of the home.
,Plan for family change
Monitor and adapt
6 Information Standards - CORRECT ANSWER-1.Nature and Extent of Maltreatment
2. Circumstances of Maltreatment
3. Child Functioning
4. Parent Discipline
5. General parenting
6. Adult functioning
Florida Safety Intervention Model (steps) - CORRECT ANSWER-Hotline Assessment
CPI FFA: ID the problem
Ongoing FFA: determine changes
Safety Plan and Case Plan Eval
Anticipated outcome
Frequency of Unannounced Visits - CORRECT ANSWER-One every 3 months
An initial family assessment must be completed within... - CORRECT ANSWER-
15 working days
,When should a TPR be filed? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Within 60 days of any child being in out of home care for 12 of the previous 22 months.
Objective of the FFA - CORRECT ANSWER-
Identify families where children are unsafe and in need of ongoing protective supervision.
What is Family-Centered Practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Working with families to enhance their ability to care for and protect their children.
Core Values of FCP - CORRECT ANSWER-There is an intrinsic human worth in every family.
Every child must be protected from abuse and neglect.
Children should live in or as close as possible to their homes.
A child's home must be safe, stable and permanent.
A child must achieve success in school and in all aspects of health.
Involving family members solves conflict.
What are In-Home Services? - CORRECT ANSWER-
A program of specialized services for children who have been maltreated by their caretakers
and as a result are exposed to unhealthy environments.
Purpose of In-Home Services - CORRECT ANSWER--
Ensure continued protection of the child by:
, - providing support services to maintain the family unit.
- assist parents in improving skills to meet the minimum needs of their child.
What is out of home care? - CORRECT ANSWER-A temporary, substitute-
care service for a planned period of time for children whose own families are unable to car
e for them.
Typical Out of Home Placements - CORRECT ANSWER-Adult relative
Adult non-relative
Family foster homes
Group homes or facilities
Purpose of Out of Home Care - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide the child with a family-
like experience
Provide an environment that is safe and nurturing
Provide support services to the bio family
Find and support and alternative permanent family
Reasons for Out of Home Care - CORRECT ANSWER-
Temporary Absence of the parent(s) due to illness, incarceration, abandonment
Inadequate family supports within communities
Excessive stress in the parent's life
