SOWK 361 CERAP REVIEW 2024

SOWK 361 CERAP REVIEW 2024 Safe - ANSWERSChild is not in any immediate risk of harm Unsafe - ANSWERSChild is in immediate risk of harm What's a CERAP? - ANSWERSChild Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol - Safety determination form - CPI completes form within 24 hours after the investigator first sees the child, whenever evidence/circumstances suggest that a child's safety may be in jeopardy, every 5 working days following the determination that a child is unsafe and a safety plan is implemented, and/or at the conclusion of the formal investigation (unless temporary custody is granted or there is an open intact case or assigned caseworker) ________ is a subset of risk. - ANSWERSSafety is a subset of risk. Safety is a subset of ________ - ANSWERSSafety is a subset of risk. Abused child - ANSWERSChild whose immediate family member, caregiver, or person residing in the same home as the child (for at least 30 days) inflicts, causes to be inflicted, or allows to be inflicted a physical injury that allows impairment of physical or emotional health or loss or impairment of any bodily function. Best interests - ANSWERS(Of the child) Care and guidance, preferably in his or her own home, as will serve the safety and moral, emotional, mental, and physical welfare of the minor. Caregiver - ANSWERSIndividual 21 or older whom is directly responsible for the care of a child. (ex. teacher, neighbor, nanny, camp counselor) Child - ANSWERSPerson under the age of 18. What is the legal age of consent? - ANSWERS17 Concurrent Planning - ANSWERSProcess by which the child welfare professional develops a plan and works toward family reunification while, at the same time, developing an alternative plan for a target case for a child who has been identified as unlikely to be reunified with its parents, in an effort to provide a permanent home for the child. Degree of harm - ANSWERSThe severity of harm which could range from slight (low) to moderate to severe. Dependent - ANSWERSChild under 18 who, as a result of the physical or mental disability of a parent or legal guardian, is not receiving necessary care and guardianship or whose birth parents' or guardians' wish is to consent for the child's adoption. Diligent Search - ANSWERSSearch for a missing parent that must be conducted within 48 hours after protective custody is taken of a child or prior to the protective custody hearing. Dispositional Hearing - ANSWERSHearing at which a judge, following adjudication, determines the subsequent care, custody, and supervision of a child and what obligations are incumbent upon the parents. Guardianship/Legal Custody - ANSWERSProcess by which a court may take a child from the custody of his/her parents and place him/her in the care of a suitable relative or other person or agency. Immediate - ANSWERSAn incident can happen now or in the very near future. Indicated Finding - ANSWERSIndicated: official conclusion, after investigation of allegations, that there is credible evidence that a child has been abused or neglected. Mandated Reporter - ANSWERSPersons required by law to report suspected child abuse or neglect to DCFS Minimum Parenting Standards - ANSWERSMinimum standards a parent must meet in providing adequate food; ensuring a child is appropriately clothed for weather conditions; providing adequate shelter, providing protection from severe physical, mental, and emotional harm; and providing necessary medical care and adequate education required by law. Moderate to Severe Harm - ANSWERSThe threat of danger to a child's life or health (death), impairment to his or her physical or mental well-being, or disfigurement Near Future - ANSWERSThe time period immediately after contact with a child during which a child would be likely to suffer moderate to severe harm (i.e. be in danger) if NO protective action is taken to ensure the child's safety. Neglected Child - ANSWERSChild whose family member or caregiver fails to provide proper or necessary support, or medical or remedial care necessary for the well-being of the child