CWCM Pre-Service Exam Study Guide with correct answers

adoption and safe families act - Answer federal law stating permanency must be finalized within 12 months. child's health and safety is paramount concern. states must preserve and reunify families, place child in timely manner. special immigant juvenile status - Answer federal law that assists undocumented children in obtaining legal permanentt residency. able to remain and work in US, qualify for in state tuition and apply for citizenship. can be deported if not granted. Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 - Answer national minimum standards for activities in the child welfare system. requires for case plans to include permanence goals and are reviewed every 6 months to ensure goals are revised and updated. Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 - Answer kinship guardianship assistance option on behalf of children who have been in foster care of whom a relative is taking legal guardianship Indian Child Welfare Act - Answer protects native american heritage under federal law; if a native american child is involved in dependency case, the triabl court can take control or intervene the case. requires CWCM to always determine if child is of native american heritage. DCF has no jurisdiction on Indian reservations. interstate compact on the placement of children - Answer procedures for children placed across state lines. sending state retains jurisdiction and financial responsibility for child. cannot place without approval of compact admin of receiving state.