CWCM Certification – Complete Study Guide and Exam
Preparation Material
Which standard of proof means more evidence for than against the point being argued? -
correct answer ✔✔ preponderance
Standards of Proof- adjudicatory - correct answer ✔✔ Preponderance of evidence
SOP- Judicial review - correct answer ✔✔ Substantial compliance
SOP- TPR - correct answer ✔✔ Clear and convincing
SOP- arraignment - correct answer ✔✔ No burden of proof
SOP- Shelter - correct answer ✔✔ Probable cause
Courts in order from high to low - correct answer ✔✔ Florida supreme court
District court
Circuit court
County court
Primary purpose of case plan - correct answer ✔✔ Provide treatment to enhance caregiver
protective capacities
What does the relative caregiver program provide? - correct answer ✔✔ Financial assistance
,How many days do you have to complete FFA - correct answer ✔✔ 30 days
How many days do you have to complete case plan - correct answer ✔✔ 60 days
Basic sequence of court involvement - correct answer ✔✔ Proof, petition, hearing, order
What are two types are diligent searches - correct answer ✔✔ Mother, grandfather, aunt
if the parent consents or admits at the arraignment hearing the next scheduled hearing is: -
correct answer ✔✔ disposition hearing
"missing parent"= - correct answer ✔✔ diligent search
T/F- you would not complete a diligent search on an ICWA child - correct answer ✔✔ True
if the CM takes the child into custody and places that child with the biological mother's sister: -
correct answer ✔✔ The relative maybe eligible for Relative Caregiver Funds
In some counties a Citizen's review panel - correct answer ✔✔ can "hear" the JR and make
recommendations to the court
Who is responsible for identifying the needs and services of the family? - correct answer ✔✔
CM and family members
How long are case files preserved after case closure? - correct answer ✔✔ Once the youngest
sibling turns 30 years old
A child in shelter status must be seen - correct answer ✔✔ Once every 7 days
, When a child is removed from their home the first choice for placement is: - correct answer ✔✔
non-custodial parent
the JR provides the court with the CM view regarding - correct answer ✔✔ Progress made on
the case plan
T/F- the family must be involved on the case plan - correct answer ✔✔ True
a diligent search continues until - correct answer ✔✔ court orders it to stop
What is not considered a permanency goal in a case plan? - correct answer ✔✔ TPR
the document used to advice the court of degree of progress being made is - correct answer
✔✔ Judicial Review
What are the two documents used to match children with an adoptive family - correct answer
✔✔ Child Study and Unified home study
T/F Actuarial Risk Assessment is a document filed to the court. - correct answer ✔✔ False
Primary purpose of a case plan - correct answer ✔✔ Enhance Caregiver Protective Capcities
in a case dealing with possible placement of a child in another state, the sending state must: -
correct answer ✔✔ Retain court jurisdiction
Independent living would be considered - correct answer ✔✔ For kids over 12 and in foster care
status
Preparation Material
Which standard of proof means more evidence for than against the point being argued? -
correct answer ✔✔ preponderance
Standards of Proof- adjudicatory - correct answer ✔✔ Preponderance of evidence
SOP- Judicial review - correct answer ✔✔ Substantial compliance
SOP- TPR - correct answer ✔✔ Clear and convincing
SOP- arraignment - correct answer ✔✔ No burden of proof
SOP- Shelter - correct answer ✔✔ Probable cause
Courts in order from high to low - correct answer ✔✔ Florida supreme court
District court
Circuit court
County court
Primary purpose of case plan - correct answer ✔✔ Provide treatment to enhance caregiver
protective capacities
What does the relative caregiver program provide? - correct answer ✔✔ Financial assistance
,How many days do you have to complete FFA - correct answer ✔✔ 30 days
How many days do you have to complete case plan - correct answer ✔✔ 60 days
Basic sequence of court involvement - correct answer ✔✔ Proof, petition, hearing, order
What are two types are diligent searches - correct answer ✔✔ Mother, grandfather, aunt
if the parent consents or admits at the arraignment hearing the next scheduled hearing is: -
correct answer ✔✔ disposition hearing
"missing parent"= - correct answer ✔✔ diligent search
T/F- you would not complete a diligent search on an ICWA child - correct answer ✔✔ True
if the CM takes the child into custody and places that child with the biological mother's sister: -
correct answer ✔✔ The relative maybe eligible for Relative Caregiver Funds
In some counties a Citizen's review panel - correct answer ✔✔ can "hear" the JR and make
recommendations to the court
Who is responsible for identifying the needs and services of the family? - correct answer ✔✔
CM and family members
How long are case files preserved after case closure? - correct answer ✔✔ Once the youngest
sibling turns 30 years old
A child in shelter status must be seen - correct answer ✔✔ Once every 7 days
, When a child is removed from their home the first choice for placement is: - correct answer ✔✔
non-custodial parent
the JR provides the court with the CM view regarding - correct answer ✔✔ Progress made on
the case plan
T/F- the family must be involved on the case plan - correct answer ✔✔ True
a diligent search continues until - correct answer ✔✔ court orders it to stop
What is not considered a permanency goal in a case plan? - correct answer ✔✔ TPR
the document used to advice the court of degree of progress being made is - correct answer
✔✔ Judicial Review
What are the two documents used to match children with an adoptive family - correct answer
✔✔ Child Study and Unified home study
T/F Actuarial Risk Assessment is a document filed to the court. - correct answer ✔✔ False
Primary purpose of a case plan - correct answer ✔✔ Enhance Caregiver Protective Capcities
in a case dealing with possible placement of a child in another state, the sending state must: -
correct answer ✔✔ Retain court jurisdiction
Independent living would be considered - correct answer ✔✔ For kids over 12 and in foster care
status
