CWEL Review Study Guide Question and Answers Marked Out In Red(Latest Update Graded A+)

CWEL Review Study Guide Question and Answers Marked Out In Red(Latest Update Graded A+) DCFS Mission Statement: - ANSWER--To promote prevention, child safety, permanency, and well-being. -Focuses on bringing the voices of Illinois children and families to the forefront. -Aims to build trusting relationships that empower those they serve. Delegated Authority: - ANSWER--Authority given from another source, such as the Illinois Legislature. Recognizes the inherent unequal power dynamics between child welfare workers and children/families. Sources of law affecting Illinois public child welfare (DCFS): - ANSWER--Constitutional Law -State Law -Federal Law -Office of the Inspector General ANCRA (Abused Neglected Children Reporting Act): - ANSWER--The alleged victim must be under 18 years of age or between 18-22 years residing in a DCFS licensed facility. -The alleged victim must have been harmed or be at substantial risk of physical injury. -There must be an abusive or neglectful incident that caused the alleged harm or risk. -There must be an eligible perpetrator involved in the alleged abuse or neglect. 7 Consent Decrees (Court cases related to child welfare): - ANSWER--Aristole P. V. McDonald: Sibling joint placement. -Bates V. McDonald: Emphasizes the importance of parent/child visits and the goal of returning home. -Bh V McDonald: Sets a limit of 15 cases per month for workers to protect children in custody from harm. -Burgos V. Sutter: Ensures Spanish-speaking clients have access to Spanish-speaking CPS workers. -Hill V Erickson: Addresses teen parent placement concerns. -In-Re: Lee/Wesley: Requires notification of the Guardianship Advocacy Commission within 4 hours of admission of a Cook County youth in care to a mental health or drug treatment facility. -Katie et al. Vs T. Kimbrough: Requires notification of schools when a child in care (ward) is involved. -Norman V. Sutter: Establishes that being homeless alone is not grounds for protective custody. -Dupy v. Mcewen: Establishes due process for child care workers during investigations involving them. -Gomez v. Johnson: Requires collaboration between DOC (Department of Corrections) and DCFS when a child in care is involved with the DOC. Fiduciary Relationship: - ANSWER--Based on trust and trustworthiness. -In the context of child welfare, it refers to the responsibility and duty of child welfare professionals to act in the best interests of children and families. Who can take protective custody of a child? - ANSWER--Law enforcement officers (cops) -Treating physicians -DCFS workers Good Faith Report (factors for determining abuse or neglect report): - ANSWER--The alleged victim must be under 18 years of age or between 18-22 years residing in a DCFS licensed facility. -The alleged victim must have been harmed or be at substantial risk of physical injury. -There must be an abusive or neglectful incident that caused the alleged harm or risk. -There must be an eligible perpetrator involved in the alleged abuse or neglect. L.E.P.A. INTER-Ethnic Placement Act: - ANSWER-Prohibits considering children's race or ethnicity as a factor in deciding permanent placements. What is C.W.A. (Indian Child Welfare Act): - ANSWER--Federal law that governs child welfare cases involving Native American children. -Protects the rights and interests of Native American children and their tribes. What is abuse? - ANSWER-An act of commission by a person responsible for a child's welfare that inflicts or allows to be inflicted physical injury, sexual abuse, etc. What is Neglect? - ANSWER-An act of omission, a failure to provide needed food, shelter, clothing, etc., demonstrating a blatant disregard for the child's safety. Juvenile Court Hearings: - ANSWER--Temporary Custody Hearing/Shelter Care Hearing: Determines if there was probable cause for protective custody and assesses the immediate necessity and best interest of the child. -Adjudicatory Hearing: Held within 90 days after the temporary custody hearing, determines if the evidence shows abuse, neglect, or dependency. -Dispositional Hearings: Occur within 30 days of the adjudicatory hearing (with a possible 30-day extension), consider efforts for reunity, and review reports and evidence regarding services provided or to be provided. -Status/Progress Hearings: Monitor the progress of the case and the well-being of the child. -Permanency Hearings: Held within one year of protective custody being taken, focus on establishing a permanent living arrangement for the child. -Hearings for Termination of Parental Rights: Determine if it is in the best interest of the child to terminate parental rights. Factors that predict future harm: - ANSWER--An ongoing process throughout the life of a case. -Involves gathering information, analyzing it, drawing conclusions, and making decisions based on the evidence collected What are the Four Stages of Assessment: - ANSWER-information Gathering, Information Analysis, Drawing, Conclusions, Decision-Making What is Culturally Sensitive: - ANSWER--Recognizing that the family is the expert on their own culture. -Respecting and valuing cultural differences in child welfare practice. Culturally Competent Child Welfare Professionals: - ANSWER--Openness to interacting with other cultures. -Receptive, curious, and unprejudiced manner. -Knowledgeable about cultural elements that influence their own and others' interactions. -Understanding how cultural elements influence behavior and communication. -Being aware of personal biases. Childhood Trauma refers: - ANSWER-To a child's experience of emotionally painful, distressful, or shocking events that can result in lasting mental and physical effects. Stages of Interviewing are? - ANSWER-Social Problem Definition/Needs Identification Focus Closure Nonverbal communication is: - ANSWER-Considered the most important aspect of communication during interviews and interactions with children and families. Critical Decisions: - ANSWER-Require supervisor approval, such as taking protective custody or adding allegations. Confidential Information: - ANSWER-Includes the reporter's name, HIV information, and mental illness information. What are Underlying Conditions: - ANSWER-Domestic Violence Substance Abuse Mental Health Developmental Disabilities Falsification of Information is - ANSWER--As a DCFS employee, falsifying information is grounds for termination. -Honesty and accuracy in reporting are essential. Investigative Reports: - ANSWER-Should include only facts and evidence, not personal opinions. Core Helping Ability: - ANSWER-Genuine Empathy, Respect Permanency Planning: - ANSWER--Begins with the first contact with the family and extends throughout the life of the case. -Involves intake, investigation, case management, follow-up, and closure. -Guided by social work principles. Bonding: - ANSWER-The initial tie that develops between newborn babies and their mothers, often initiated during pregnancy and reinforced through close contact after birth. Attachment: - ANSWER-Occurs when a baby's or child's needs are consistently met by a parent or caregiver, forming a secure bond. Services Offered by DCFS: - ANSWER--Administrative Case Review -Child Protection (24-hour hotline, investigation of abuse allegations, ensuring immediate safety) -Intact Family Services (ensuring safety for children who remain in the care of parents/guardians) -Clinical Services (related to domestic violence, substance abuse, developmental disabilities, LGBTQ+ youth) -Foster Care and Permanency Services -Adoption, Guardianship, and Post-Adoption Services -Foster Home Licensing -Day Care Licensing -Training and Professional Development ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences): - ANSWER-Assessed using a scoring system. Includes experiences such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, substance abuse in the household, etc. Assessment Process: - ANSWER-Four stages: Information Gathering, Information Analysis, Drawing Conclusions, Decision Making Types of Neglect: - ANSWER-Lack of Food Lack of Clothing Lack of Shelter Lack of Proper Care Minimal Parenting Standards: - ANSWER-Children should be adequately fed, provided with shelter, protected from harm, and receive necessary medical care and education as required by law. Purpose of Effective Service: - ANSWER-To ensure the safety, well-being, and permanency of children Safety: - ANSWER-The assessment supports the belief that a child is not in immediate danger of moderate to severe harm. Risk: - ANSWER-The likelihood of long-term future harm or maltreatment. It is not a prediction, but an assessment of potential harm. Engagement: - ANSWER-Building rapport, establishing trust, and developing a working relationship with families and individuals involved in the case. What are the Six steps of Critical Thinking: - ANSWER-: What information is available? What am I being asked to believe? What evidence supports this? Is it reliable? Is it valid? Are there alternative ways of interpreting the evidence? What additional evidence is needed to evaluate the alternatives? What conclusions are most reasonable based on the evidence? Blatant Disregard: - ANSWER-Refers to an incident where the significant and imminent risk of harm is so obvious that a reasonable parent or caretaker would not have exposed the child to danger without taking precautionary measures. Paramour: - ANSWER-Refers to a significant other involved in an intimate relationship with one of the custodial parents, but who does not have a legally recognized or continuous and stable relationship with all the children. Unfounded Report: - ANSWER-A report for which there is no credible evidence to substantiate the allegations Indicated Report: - ANSWER-A report for which there is credible evidence that a child has been abused or neglected. Undetermined Report: - ANSWER-A report where there is insufficient evidence to either indicate or unfound the allegations. Disqualified Report: - ANSWER-A report involving a child who is over 18 years old and no longer subject to child welfare regulations. Response Codes: - ANSWER-Emergency (en route within 15 minutes) Action Needed Normal Early Childhood Intervention: - ANSWER-Process and services aimed at providing appropriate intervention to help children reach their full potential. Permanency: - ANSWER-A continuous living arrangement that meets a child's developmental needs, enhances their emotional well-being, and establishes legal bonds to a place and family. Protective Custody: - ANSWER-Temporary placement of a minor and removal from the custody of their guardian or parent when their safety is at risk. Risk: - ANSWER-The likelihood of any degree of long-term future harm or maltreatment. It is not a prediction but an assessment of potential harm. Safety Threats: - ANSWER-Conditions directly associated with immediate harm and indicate that the child may be in immediate danger of moderate to severe harm if intervention is not made. Safety Plan: - ANSWER-A plan that ensures a child's safety when an assessment supports the belief that they are not in immediate danger of moderate to severe harm. Aristole P. V. McDonald: - ANSWER-Sibling joint placement. Bates V. McDonald: - ANSWER-Emphasizes the importance of parent/child visits and the goal of returning home. Bh V McDonald: - ANSWER-Sets a limit of 15 cases per month for workers to protect children in custody from harm. Burgos V. Sutter: - ANSWER-Ensures Spanish-speaking clients have access to Spanish-speaking CPS workers. Hill V Erickson: - ANSWER-Addresses teen parent placement concerns. In-Re: Lee/Wesley: - ANSWER-Requires notification of the Guardianship Advocacy Commission within 4 hours of admission of a Cook County youth in care to a mental health or drug treatment facility. Katie et al. Vs T. Kimbrough: - ANSWER-Requires notification of schools when a child in care (ward) is involved. Norman V. Sutter: - ANSWER-Establishes that being homeless alone is not grounds for protective custody. Dupy v. Mcewen: - ANSWER-Establishes due process for child care workers during investigations involving them. Gomez v. Johnson: - ANSWER-Requires collaboration between DOC (Department of Corrections) and DCFS when a child in care is involved with the DOC