DCFS Placement Exam questions with correct answers

Working with Caregivers - Answer 1. Foster and relative caregivers are part of Child & Family Team 2. Caseworkers must provide all available information about children's strengths and needs in relation to health, education, psychological-emotional and physical development to ensure caregiver's ability to appropriately care for children 3. Fully disclose to caregiver - children's current legal status and permanency goals and update on progress or lack thereof in achieving permanency Permanency Definition - Answer A continuous living arrangement designed to meet a child's developmental needs, increase his/her sense of emotional well being and establish legal bonds to a place and family. Working with Caregivers (cont.) - Answer 1. Discuss children's needs, behaviors, adjustment to placement, and separation/loss issues with caregivers 2. Make timely and appropriate referrals for services to meet children's needs and support the children's placements. 3. Involve caregivers in the plan for the child 4. Involve caregivers in reunification activities like parent/child visits, sibling visits, etc