CPI Certification Exam Study Sheet
Containing 104 Questions with Certified
Solutions 2024-2025.
Battered-Child Syndrome - ANS: clinical condition in young children who have
received serious physical abuse, usually by a parent/guardian. Often the injuries
are explained as being the result of a situation which could not possibly have been
the true cause
Adoption and Safe Families Act (1997) - ANS: Safety is the paramount concern
Preserve and reunify families when possible
Place child in a timely manner
Perm. placement within 12 months
3 main goals of child protection - ANS: Safety
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,Permanency
Well Being
7 Outcomes (1) - ANS: Children are first and foremost, protected from abuse and
neglect
7 Outcomes (2) - ANS: Children are safely maintained in their homes whenever
possible and appropriate
7 Outcomes (3) - ANS: Children have permanency and stability in their living
situations
7 Outcomes (4) - ANS: The continuity of family relationships and connections is
preserved for children
7 Outcomes (5) - ANS: Families have enhanced capacity to provide for their
children's needs
7 Outcomes (6) - ANS: Children receive appropriate services to meet their
educational needs
7 Outcomes (7) - ANS: Children receive adequate services to meet their physical
and mental health needs
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, Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) - ANS: Procedures for
placing children across state lines
Sending state retains court jurisdiction and financial responsibility for services
Multi-Ethnic Placement Act/Inter-Ethnic Placement Provision (MEPA) - ANS:
Prohibits delay or denial of adoption or placement due to race, color, or national
origin of the child or of the foster parents
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) - ANS: Protects Native American heritage
Must notify tribe if the involved parties are card-carrying members of a NA tribe
Tribes can decide if they want to take jurisdiction of the case
Clear and convincing evidence is required to justify removal of a NA child (higher
than other cases, which only require probable cause)
Immigrant Children (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status) - ANS: Federal law that
assists certain undocumented children in obtaining legal permanent residency
Typically granted to children in dependency court who are placed in foster care
Sometimes children in the jurisdiction of the juvenile delinquent system may also
be eligible
If accepted, a child can:
remain in the US
work legally
qualify for in-state tuition at college
in 5 years apply for US citizenship
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Containing 104 Questions with Certified
Solutions 2024-2025.
Battered-Child Syndrome - ANS: clinical condition in young children who have
received serious physical abuse, usually by a parent/guardian. Often the injuries
are explained as being the result of a situation which could not possibly have been
the true cause
Adoption and Safe Families Act (1997) - ANS: Safety is the paramount concern
Preserve and reunify families when possible
Place child in a timely manner
Perm. placement within 12 months
3 main goals of child protection - ANS: Safety
1|Page
,Permanency
Well Being
7 Outcomes (1) - ANS: Children are first and foremost, protected from abuse and
neglect
7 Outcomes (2) - ANS: Children are safely maintained in their homes whenever
possible and appropriate
7 Outcomes (3) - ANS: Children have permanency and stability in their living
situations
7 Outcomes (4) - ANS: The continuity of family relationships and connections is
preserved for children
7 Outcomes (5) - ANS: Families have enhanced capacity to provide for their
children's needs
7 Outcomes (6) - ANS: Children receive appropriate services to meet their
educational needs
7 Outcomes (7) - ANS: Children receive adequate services to meet their physical
and mental health needs
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, Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) - ANS: Procedures for
placing children across state lines
Sending state retains court jurisdiction and financial responsibility for services
Multi-Ethnic Placement Act/Inter-Ethnic Placement Provision (MEPA) - ANS:
Prohibits delay or denial of adoption or placement due to race, color, or national
origin of the child or of the foster parents
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) - ANS: Protects Native American heritage
Must notify tribe if the involved parties are card-carrying members of a NA tribe
Tribes can decide if they want to take jurisdiction of the case
Clear and convincing evidence is required to justify removal of a NA child (higher
than other cases, which only require probable cause)
Immigrant Children (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status) - ANS: Federal law that
assists certain undocumented children in obtaining legal permanent residency
Typically granted to children in dependency court who are placed in foster care
Sometimes children in the jurisdiction of the juvenile delinquent system may also
be eligible
If accepted, a child can:
remain in the US
work legally
qualify for in-state tuition at college
in 5 years apply for US citizenship
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