CPI Florida Child welfare exam
questions and answers15
Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 - ANSWERS -focus on foster care drift and
reunification is "as soon as possible"
If you have services working with your family and you get a new report on that same family,
what should you do? (this case is still open) - ANSWERS -call case manager to find out what's
goin on with the family
What is GAL Guardian Ad Litem? - ANSWERS -the person who represents the the victim child
"the voice of the child".
What is the Attorney Ad Litem? - ANSWERS -Legally represent what's best for the child that is
assigned by the judge.
What's the criteria for a child to receive an Attorney Ad Litem ? - ANSWERS -resides in skilled
nursing facility, on psychotropic med but declines to take them, diagnosed with a disability,
victim of human trafficking or is in rehab.
Due Process - ANSWERS -fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a
citizen's entitlement.
least intrusive - ANSWERS -refers to intervening to protect a child in ways that produce the least
interference with family unity and privacy, yet assure child safety.
reasonable efforts - ANSWERS -To maintain children with their families, or to reunify them, once
the parents have received short-term, family-focused, and community-based services.
, permanency planning - ANSWERS -An effort by child-welfare authorities to find a long-term
living situation that will provide stability and support for a maltreated child. A goal is to avoid
repeated changes of caregiver or school, which can be particularly harmful to the child.
five federal statutes - ANSWERS -CAPTA, ASFA, ICPC, ICWA, MEPA
CAPTA - ANSWERS -Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1974.
ASFA - ANSWERS -Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997. 12-month period for reunification.
MEPA - ANSWERS -Multi-Ethnic Placement Act. cannot discriminate for placement.
4 guiding principles - ANSWERS -safety of children is paramount concern, engage families in
constructive and supportive relationships, least intrusive and outcome evaluation 60 DAYS.
The seven outcomes - ANSWERS -Safety, permanency and well-being
Abuse - ANSWERS -any willful or threatened act that results in any physical, mental or sexual
abuse, injury or harm that is likely to cause a child to be significantly impaired.
Neglect - ANSWERS -child is deprived of or allowed to be deprived of their basic needs.
Abandonment - ANSWERS -a parent, while able, has made no positive relationship or significant
contribution to the child's care and maintenance.
What do we call HIV/AIDS - ANSWERS -suppressed immune diesease/disorder & chronic illness
questions and answers15
Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 - ANSWERS -focus on foster care drift and
reunification is "as soon as possible"
If you have services working with your family and you get a new report on that same family,
what should you do? (this case is still open) - ANSWERS -call case manager to find out what's
goin on with the family
What is GAL Guardian Ad Litem? - ANSWERS -the person who represents the the victim child
"the voice of the child".
What is the Attorney Ad Litem? - ANSWERS -Legally represent what's best for the child that is
assigned by the judge.
What's the criteria for a child to receive an Attorney Ad Litem ? - ANSWERS -resides in skilled
nursing facility, on psychotropic med but declines to take them, diagnosed with a disability,
victim of human trafficking or is in rehab.
Due Process - ANSWERS -fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a
citizen's entitlement.
least intrusive - ANSWERS -refers to intervening to protect a child in ways that produce the least
interference with family unity and privacy, yet assure child safety.
reasonable efforts - ANSWERS -To maintain children with their families, or to reunify them, once
the parents have received short-term, family-focused, and community-based services.
, permanency planning - ANSWERS -An effort by child-welfare authorities to find a long-term
living situation that will provide stability and support for a maltreated child. A goal is to avoid
repeated changes of caregiver or school, which can be particularly harmful to the child.
five federal statutes - ANSWERS -CAPTA, ASFA, ICPC, ICWA, MEPA
CAPTA - ANSWERS -Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1974.
ASFA - ANSWERS -Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997. 12-month period for reunification.
MEPA - ANSWERS -Multi-Ethnic Placement Act. cannot discriminate for placement.
4 guiding principles - ANSWERS -safety of children is paramount concern, engage families in
constructive and supportive relationships, least intrusive and outcome evaluation 60 DAYS.
The seven outcomes - ANSWERS -Safety, permanency and well-being
Abuse - ANSWERS -any willful or threatened act that results in any physical, mental or sexual
abuse, injury or harm that is likely to cause a child to be significantly impaired.
Neglect - ANSWERS -child is deprived of or allowed to be deprived of their basic needs.
Abandonment - ANSWERS -a parent, while able, has made no positive relationship or significant
contribution to the child's care and maintenance.
What do we call HIV/AIDS - ANSWERS -suppressed immune diesease/disorder & chronic illness
