CWEL Exam
1899 - ANS-with the help of Jane Addams & Julia Lathrop and the Hull House- Chicago became
first state to adopt a Juvenile Court Act that contained basic child protection procedures.
1920 - ANS-Children's Bureau was established (the first federal agency concerned with the
welfare of children)
The mission of DCFS - ANS-SAFETY, WELL-BEING and PERMANENCY- protect children and
increase families capacity to safely care for them, provide for well-being of children in our care,
provide permanent families as quickly as possible, support early intervention and child abuse
prevention activities, work in partnerships with communities to fulfill this mission.
The Dual Mandate - ANS-protecting children AND supporting families
State Law - ANS-DCFS is an agency in the executive branch of IL state government. Director is
appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the state senate
Social Security Act Title IV-B - ANS-Establishes requirements to receive federal funding for
family support services, time-limited family reunification services (up to 15 months), adoption
promotion and support services. Also creates funds for general child welfare services.
Social Security Act TitleIV-E - ANS-Includes the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of
1980, which created Title IV-E funds. Title IV-E children receive foster care reimbursement to
achieve permanent living arrangements. Also requires that reasonable efforts are made to
prevent children from entering foster care and reunification, written case plans, and periodic
review.
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) - ANS-Passed in 1978 in recognition of the importance of
preserving the Native American heritage, culture and communities.
Inter-Ethnic Placement Act (IEPA) - ANS-Prohibits any consideration of children's race or
ethnicity as a factor in deciding which permanent placement will be in their best interest.
Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA) - ANS-Requires DCFS to receive reports
of abused children, to investigate, and to provide services to prevent further harm. Provides
definitions of child abuse and neglect and lists mandated reporters.
Confidentiality - ANS-Records concerning reports of child abuse or neglect are confidential and
cannot be disclosed.
, Juvenile Court Act - ANS-Authority of Juvenile Court to intervene in the lives of children and
families. All children in foster care fall under their jurisdiction.
Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children - ANS-Governs the provision of care for
children in foster care from one state to another.
Consent Decrees - ANS-Have the force of law and child welfare professionals must comply with
the requirements of each decree.
Aristotle V. McDonald - ANS-Requires DCFS to make a diligent search to locate joint placement
for siblings, as well as place siblings together, unless there are certain exceptions.
Bates V. McDonald - ANS-Requires DCFS to provide weekly parent-child visits, arrange visits in
parents' home, establish visitation plans within 3 days of non-emergency placement/10 days of
emergency placement, begins visits within 2 weeks, increase visits in length
BH V. McDonald - ANS-Requires DCFS to meet a standard of care that protects children,
provides minimally adequate health care, provides minimally adequate training, education and
services to ensure children to secure their own safety and provide for their needs.
Burgos V. Sutter - ANS-Requires DCFS to provide services in spanish for spanish-speaking
clients.
Hill V. Erickson - ANS-Requires DCFS to provide adequate placement and programming for
DCFS wards who are pregnant and/or parenting.
Norman V. Sutter - ANS-Requires DCFS to not remove children solely because of poverty or
homelessness and provide "Norman Funds".
Dupuy V. McEwen - ANS-Requires that DCFS provide due process for people accused of abuse
or neglect.
Gomez V. Johnson - ANS-Requires DCFS and Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) to work
together regarding exchanging information and placement planning for DCFS wards who have
been declared delinquent and are confined to juvenile correctional facilities.
Illinois Statutory Definition- Abuse - ANS-
Illinois Statutory Definition- Neglect - ANS-
Illinois Statutory Definition- Dependency - ANS-
Eligibility for Child Welfare Services - ANS-Must be provided to children if they are
abused/neglected, dependent, delinquent (under 13 or over 13 if in care), MRAI.
1899 - ANS-with the help of Jane Addams & Julia Lathrop and the Hull House- Chicago became
first state to adopt a Juvenile Court Act that contained basic child protection procedures.
1920 - ANS-Children's Bureau was established (the first federal agency concerned with the
welfare of children)
The mission of DCFS - ANS-SAFETY, WELL-BEING and PERMANENCY- protect children and
increase families capacity to safely care for them, provide for well-being of children in our care,
provide permanent families as quickly as possible, support early intervention and child abuse
prevention activities, work in partnerships with communities to fulfill this mission.
The Dual Mandate - ANS-protecting children AND supporting families
State Law - ANS-DCFS is an agency in the executive branch of IL state government. Director is
appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the state senate
Social Security Act Title IV-B - ANS-Establishes requirements to receive federal funding for
family support services, time-limited family reunification services (up to 15 months), adoption
promotion and support services. Also creates funds for general child welfare services.
Social Security Act TitleIV-E - ANS-Includes the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of
1980, which created Title IV-E funds. Title IV-E children receive foster care reimbursement to
achieve permanent living arrangements. Also requires that reasonable efforts are made to
prevent children from entering foster care and reunification, written case plans, and periodic
review.
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) - ANS-Passed in 1978 in recognition of the importance of
preserving the Native American heritage, culture and communities.
Inter-Ethnic Placement Act (IEPA) - ANS-Prohibits any consideration of children's race or
ethnicity as a factor in deciding which permanent placement will be in their best interest.
Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA) - ANS-Requires DCFS to receive reports
of abused children, to investigate, and to provide services to prevent further harm. Provides
definitions of child abuse and neglect and lists mandated reporters.
Confidentiality - ANS-Records concerning reports of child abuse or neglect are confidential and
cannot be disclosed.
, Juvenile Court Act - ANS-Authority of Juvenile Court to intervene in the lives of children and
families. All children in foster care fall under their jurisdiction.
Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children - ANS-Governs the provision of care for
children in foster care from one state to another.
Consent Decrees - ANS-Have the force of law and child welfare professionals must comply with
the requirements of each decree.
Aristotle V. McDonald - ANS-Requires DCFS to make a diligent search to locate joint placement
for siblings, as well as place siblings together, unless there are certain exceptions.
Bates V. McDonald - ANS-Requires DCFS to provide weekly parent-child visits, arrange visits in
parents' home, establish visitation plans within 3 days of non-emergency placement/10 days of
emergency placement, begins visits within 2 weeks, increase visits in length
BH V. McDonald - ANS-Requires DCFS to meet a standard of care that protects children,
provides minimally adequate health care, provides minimally adequate training, education and
services to ensure children to secure their own safety and provide for their needs.
Burgos V. Sutter - ANS-Requires DCFS to provide services in spanish for spanish-speaking
clients.
Hill V. Erickson - ANS-Requires DCFS to provide adequate placement and programming for
DCFS wards who are pregnant and/or parenting.
Norman V. Sutter - ANS-Requires DCFS to not remove children solely because of poverty or
homelessness and provide "Norman Funds".
Dupuy V. McEwen - ANS-Requires that DCFS provide due process for people accused of abuse
or neglect.
Gomez V. Johnson - ANS-Requires DCFS and Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) to work
together regarding exchanging information and placement planning for DCFS wards who have
been declared delinquent and are confined to juvenile correctional facilities.
Illinois Statutory Definition- Abuse - ANS-
Illinois Statutory Definition- Neglect - ANS-
Illinois Statutory Definition- Dependency - ANS-
Eligibility for Child Welfare Services - ANS-Must be provided to children if they are
abused/neglected, dependent, delinquent (under 13 or over 13 if in care), MRAI.
