CWEL/Specialty Exams questions and
answers rated A+
What is nonverbal communication? - correct answer ✔✔ visual elements; e.g. head nod posture
In order for documentation to be effective it must be... - correct answer ✔✔ simple, clear, free
of bias and jargon-free
When does the shelter-care hearing occur? - correct answer ✔✔ within 48 hours
Minimum Parenting Standards include: - correct answer ✔✔ adequate food, clothing, shelter,
and necessary medical and educational needs
When does planning for permanency begin? - correct answer ✔✔ Within the first 45 days...(not
sure)
What is the difference between attachment and bonding? - correct answer ✔✔ attachment:
occurs as result of child expressing his/her needs
bonding: initial tie that develops between newborn and mothers
When does documentation need to be put into SACWIS? - correct answer ✔✔ within 24 hours
What is culturally-informed practice? - correct answer ✔✔ The ability to be informed in able to
view family's experience from their perspective while offering support and advocating for their
needs
, What is the purpose of a transitional visit? - correct answer ✔✔ To introduce the CWS to the
parents and introduce working as a team
What are the 3 DCFS outcomes? - correct answer ✔✔ safety, well-being and permanency
What is the DCFS dual-mandate? - correct answer ✔✔ To protect children while supporting
families
What are the 4 levels of cultural competence? - correct answer ✔✔ SKAR-Skills, Knowledge,
Attitude and Reflection
What is the 60+ Checklist? - correct answer ✔✔ It describes the importance of designating a
back-up caregiver
What is a fiduciary relationship? - correct answer ✔✔ a relationship built on trust and
trustworthiness
Who can make critical decisions? - correct answer ✔✔ supervisors-but ultimately up to judge
What is the main reason children stay in care so long? - correct answer ✔✔ Staff turnover
What are some examples of shared parenting? - correct answer ✔✔ "Let me tell you about my
child" form and introductory meeting
What are the 4 stages of assessment? - correct answer ✔✔ Information gathering, information
analysis, drawing conclusions and making decisions
what are the 4 elements of a helping relationship? - correct answer ✔✔ CREG-Competence,
respect, empathy and genuineness
answers rated A+
What is nonverbal communication? - correct answer ✔✔ visual elements; e.g. head nod posture
In order for documentation to be effective it must be... - correct answer ✔✔ simple, clear, free
of bias and jargon-free
When does the shelter-care hearing occur? - correct answer ✔✔ within 48 hours
Minimum Parenting Standards include: - correct answer ✔✔ adequate food, clothing, shelter,
and necessary medical and educational needs
When does planning for permanency begin? - correct answer ✔✔ Within the first 45 days...(not
sure)
What is the difference between attachment and bonding? - correct answer ✔✔ attachment:
occurs as result of child expressing his/her needs
bonding: initial tie that develops between newborn and mothers
When does documentation need to be put into SACWIS? - correct answer ✔✔ within 24 hours
What is culturally-informed practice? - correct answer ✔✔ The ability to be informed in able to
view family's experience from their perspective while offering support and advocating for their
needs
, What is the purpose of a transitional visit? - correct answer ✔✔ To introduce the CWS to the
parents and introduce working as a team
What are the 3 DCFS outcomes? - correct answer ✔✔ safety, well-being and permanency
What is the DCFS dual-mandate? - correct answer ✔✔ To protect children while supporting
families
What are the 4 levels of cultural competence? - correct answer ✔✔ SKAR-Skills, Knowledge,
Attitude and Reflection
What is the 60+ Checklist? - correct answer ✔✔ It describes the importance of designating a
back-up caregiver
What is a fiduciary relationship? - correct answer ✔✔ a relationship built on trust and
trustworthiness
Who can make critical decisions? - correct answer ✔✔ supervisors-but ultimately up to judge
What is the main reason children stay in care so long? - correct answer ✔✔ Staff turnover
What are some examples of shared parenting? - correct answer ✔✔ "Let me tell you about my
child" form and introductory meeting
What are the 4 stages of assessment? - correct answer ✔✔ Information gathering, information
analysis, drawing conclusions and making decisions
what are the 4 elements of a helping relationship? - correct answer ✔✔ CREG-Competence,
respect, empathy and genuineness
