CWEL LICENSE EXAM 2025-2026|ACTUAL
350+QUESTIONS &ANSWERS|A+GRADE
Define Vicarious Trauma: ANS:->>> An occupational hazard for those working
with traumatized persons and trauma material. It is the process of change that
happens because you care about other people who have been hurt, and are
responsible to help them.
Inter-Ethnic Placement Act (IEPAp24) ANS:->>> Prohibits any consideration is
children's race or ethnicity as a factor in deciding which permemant placement will
be in their best interest.
Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997
ANS:->>> Amends Title IV-E, Social Security Act.
Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 ANS:-
>>> This act extends assistance for foster care maintenance, adoption assistance,
and kinship guardianship program to eligible youth age 18 up to age 21.
Social Security Act Tittle IV-E
ANS:->>> Title IV-E eligible children receive foster care reimbursement to
achieve permanent living arrangements.
Social Security Act Title IV-B
ANS:->>> Establishes requirement to receive federal funding for family support
services, time-limited family reunification services, adoption promotion and
support services. Also creates funds for General child welfare services.
When was DCFS ?
ANS:->>> January 1st, 1964
Role of child welfare professional
ANS:->>> To achieve those outcomes in a timely and effective manner.
Who needs a Child Welfare License? ANS:->>> Child Protection Investigators
,and Supervisors, Child Welfare Specialists and Supervisor employed by DCFS.
What does Social Work Practice require? ANS:->>> Child safety, permanency,
and well-being for children, family, and parents.
What are the outcomes of all Child Welfare practice? ANS:->>> Permanency,
safety, and the well-being of
1st Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Engaging in a supportive relationship
and treating them with positive regard.
2nd Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Building on clients' apparent strengths
and motivations.
3rd Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Helping clients recognize their
conditions,, decisions, and patterns of behaviors and supporting them in the
change process.
4th Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Consistency, honesty, and
trustworthiness in the delivery of Child Welfare services.
5th Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Treating clients as individuals and
families as unique units with respect for individuals, groups, and cultural density.
6th Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Acceptance is demonstrated by treating
parents as individuals and families with dignity and positive regard.
7th Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Respecting families' rights to be
involved in planning and decision- making processes.
8th Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Maintaining a commitment to a high
standard of personal and professional conduct.
,9th Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Clear expectations of the knowledge,
skills, and values necessary for child welfare professionals to capably serve
children and families.
10th Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Training, supervision, and evaluation
that enable and enhance the ability of staff to perform competently and in
accordance with these principles and expectations.
11th Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Timely decisions, based on the above
set of principles that establish conditions encouraging and affording a sense of
permanency in children's lives while ensuring their safety, health, and well-being.
1st Core Principle of Child Welfare Practices: ANS:->>> Serve as an agent of
change.
2nd Core Principle of Child Welfare Practices: ANS:->>> Form a helping
relationship with the child and their family.
3rd Core Principle of Child Welfare Practices: ANS:->>> Conduct initial and
ongoing assessment.
4th Core Principle of Child Welfare Practices: ANS:->>> Provide information
about the impact of trauma on the child
5th Core Principle of Child Welfare Practices: ANS:->>> Advocate fore the child
and family.
6th Core Principle of Child Welfare Practices: ANS:->>> Provide behavioral
support.
7th Core Principle of Child Welfare Practices: ANS:->>> Linkage to appropriate
services.
, 8th Core Principle of Child Welfare Practices: ANS:->>> Coordinate all child and
family services.
9th Core Principle of Child Welfare Practices: ANS:->>> Demonstrate cultural
competence.
Define Family-Centered Practice: ANS:->>> A way of working with families
across systems.
Define Family Connectedness: ANS:->>> The focus of identifying and promoting
family connections from the first contact child welfare has through the whole life
of a case.
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member
of a household suspected of abuse or neglect that resulted in moderate to severe
harm to a child who has made a plausible threat of such harm to a child? ANS:-
>>> True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member
of a household who has a documented history of perpetuating child
abuse/neglect or any person for whom there is a reason to believe that he/she
neglected a previously abused or neglected a child. ANS:->>> True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if child abuse is suspected and
circumstances suggest that child safety may be an immediate concern. ANS:->>>
True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member
of a household is hiding the child, refuses access, or there is some indication that a
caregiver may flee with the child.
ANS:->>> True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if the child is fearful of his/her
home situation because of the people living in or frequenting in the home.
ANS:->>> True
350+QUESTIONS &ANSWERS|A+GRADE
Define Vicarious Trauma: ANS:->>> An occupational hazard for those working
with traumatized persons and trauma material. It is the process of change that
happens because you care about other people who have been hurt, and are
responsible to help them.
Inter-Ethnic Placement Act (IEPAp24) ANS:->>> Prohibits any consideration is
children's race or ethnicity as a factor in deciding which permemant placement will
be in their best interest.
Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997
ANS:->>> Amends Title IV-E, Social Security Act.
Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 ANS:-
>>> This act extends assistance for foster care maintenance, adoption assistance,
and kinship guardianship program to eligible youth age 18 up to age 21.
Social Security Act Tittle IV-E
ANS:->>> Title IV-E eligible children receive foster care reimbursement to
achieve permanent living arrangements.
Social Security Act Title IV-B
ANS:->>> Establishes requirement to receive federal funding for family support
services, time-limited family reunification services, adoption promotion and
support services. Also creates funds for General child welfare services.
When was DCFS ?
ANS:->>> January 1st, 1964
Role of child welfare professional
ANS:->>> To achieve those outcomes in a timely and effective manner.
Who needs a Child Welfare License? ANS:->>> Child Protection Investigators
,and Supervisors, Child Welfare Specialists and Supervisor employed by DCFS.
What does Social Work Practice require? ANS:->>> Child safety, permanency,
and well-being for children, family, and parents.
What are the outcomes of all Child Welfare practice? ANS:->>> Permanency,
safety, and the well-being of
1st Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Engaging in a supportive relationship
and treating them with positive regard.
2nd Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Building on clients' apparent strengths
and motivations.
3rd Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Helping clients recognize their
conditions,, decisions, and patterns of behaviors and supporting them in the
change process.
4th Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Consistency, honesty, and
trustworthiness in the delivery of Child Welfare services.
5th Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Treating clients as individuals and
families as unique units with respect for individuals, groups, and cultural density.
6th Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Acceptance is demonstrated by treating
parents as individuals and families with dignity and positive regard.
7th Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Respecting families' rights to be
involved in planning and decision- making processes.
8th Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Maintaining a commitment to a high
standard of personal and professional conduct.
,9th Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Clear expectations of the knowledge,
skills, and values necessary for child welfare professionals to capably serve
children and families.
10th Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Training, supervision, and evaluation
that enable and enhance the ability of staff to perform competently and in
accordance with these principles and expectations.
11th Principle of Social Work: ANS:->>> Timely decisions, based on the above
set of principles that establish conditions encouraging and affording a sense of
permanency in children's lives while ensuring their safety, health, and well-being.
1st Core Principle of Child Welfare Practices: ANS:->>> Serve as an agent of
change.
2nd Core Principle of Child Welfare Practices: ANS:->>> Form a helping
relationship with the child and their family.
3rd Core Principle of Child Welfare Practices: ANS:->>> Conduct initial and
ongoing assessment.
4th Core Principle of Child Welfare Practices: ANS:->>> Provide information
about the impact of trauma on the child
5th Core Principle of Child Welfare Practices: ANS:->>> Advocate fore the child
and family.
6th Core Principle of Child Welfare Practices: ANS:->>> Provide behavioral
support.
7th Core Principle of Child Welfare Practices: ANS:->>> Linkage to appropriate
services.
, 8th Core Principle of Child Welfare Practices: ANS:->>> Coordinate all child and
family services.
9th Core Principle of Child Welfare Practices: ANS:->>> Demonstrate cultural
competence.
Define Family-Centered Practice: ANS:->>> A way of working with families
across systems.
Define Family Connectedness: ANS:->>> The focus of identifying and promoting
family connections from the first contact child welfare has through the whole life
of a case.
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member
of a household suspected of abuse or neglect that resulted in moderate to severe
harm to a child who has made a plausible threat of such harm to a child? ANS:-
>>> True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member
of a household who has a documented history of perpetuating child
abuse/neglect or any person for whom there is a reason to believe that he/she
neglected a previously abused or neglected a child. ANS:->>> True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if child abuse is suspected and
circumstances suggest that child safety may be an immediate concern. ANS:->>>
True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member
of a household is hiding the child, refuses access, or there is some indication that a
caregiver may flee with the child.
ANS:->>> True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if the child is fearful of his/her
home situation because of the people living in or frequenting in the home.
ANS:->>> True
