CAN Final Exam Questions and Answers Solved Correctly Rated A+
effective intervention - Answersto intervene so as to cause the least damage and be the most helpful;
necessary with culturally diverse populations
culture according to the National Association of Social Workers - Answersgoes beyond race and
ethnicity; includes gender, sexual orientation, religion, disabilities
NASW definition of cultural competence - Answersa heightened consciousness of how culturally diverse
populations experience their uniqueness and deal with their differences and similarities within a larger
social context
intervention process - Answers- reporting (mandated reporters)
- child protection teams
- investigation & risk/safety assessment
- case management
4 questions social worker must answer for risk/safety assessment - Answers1) Is the child at risk from
abuse or neglect, and to what degree?
2) What is causing the problem?
3) What are the strengths or protective factors that could be built on with services to alleviate the
problem?
4) Is the home a safe environment or must the child be placed?
risk factors related to child for child maltreatment - Answers- 0-2 yrs old
- Sickly or colicky
- Unwanted or product of traumatic
, relationship
- Physical or developmental disability
- Mental and Behavioral issues
- Lack of attachment/bond with caretaker
risk factors related to caretakers for child maltreatment - Answers- has abused child before
- Abused/neglect as a child
- Has unrealistic expectations of the
child
- Young parent or lacks basic
parenting knowledge
- Is isolated or has few supports
- Has mental illness or substance use issues
louisiana child welfare assessment and decision making (cwadm) model - Answerssafety: threat of
danger, child vulnerability, caretaker protective capacity
assessment: extent/circumstances of maltreatment, child functioning/discipline practice, adult
functioning/ parent practice
what prompts court action in child welfare? - Answers- Child is in imminent danger
- Parents/ Caretakers unwilling to work with Child Welfare agency
effective intervention - Answersto intervene so as to cause the least damage and be the most helpful;
necessary with culturally diverse populations
culture according to the National Association of Social Workers - Answersgoes beyond race and
ethnicity; includes gender, sexual orientation, religion, disabilities
NASW definition of cultural competence - Answersa heightened consciousness of how culturally diverse
populations experience their uniqueness and deal with their differences and similarities within a larger
social context
intervention process - Answers- reporting (mandated reporters)
- child protection teams
- investigation & risk/safety assessment
- case management
4 questions social worker must answer for risk/safety assessment - Answers1) Is the child at risk from
abuse or neglect, and to what degree?
2) What is causing the problem?
3) What are the strengths or protective factors that could be built on with services to alleviate the
problem?
4) Is the home a safe environment or must the child be placed?
risk factors related to child for child maltreatment - Answers- 0-2 yrs old
- Sickly or colicky
- Unwanted or product of traumatic
, relationship
- Physical or developmental disability
- Mental and Behavioral issues
- Lack of attachment/bond with caretaker
risk factors related to caretakers for child maltreatment - Answers- has abused child before
- Abused/neglect as a child
- Has unrealistic expectations of the
child
- Young parent or lacks basic
parenting knowledge
- Is isolated or has few supports
- Has mental illness or substance use issues
louisiana child welfare assessment and decision making (cwadm) model - Answerssafety: threat of
danger, child vulnerability, caretaker protective capacity
assessment: extent/circumstances of maltreatment, child functioning/discipline practice, adult
functioning/ parent practice
what prompts court action in child welfare? - Answers- Child is in imminent danger
- Parents/ Caretakers unwilling to work with Child Welfare agency
