Unit 7 Assessment CWEL test 2025
Stage 1 : Information Gathering - ANSWER Children and families are the primary sources of
information, but formal and informal collateral sources can play extremely useful roles
Existing information regarding circumstances and conditions of families and children, including
the potential of extended families to provide support.
Dynamics of similar cases such as, the common dynamics in sexual abuse cases.
Knowledge of human development.
Knowledge of human behavior and how individuals change.
Stage 2 Information Analysis - ANSWER Identifying patterns of behavior.
Grouping information within themes.
Relating information collected within the child protection mandate.
Addressing protection issues holistically, while focusing on the specific issues of the children's
risk of abuse and neglect.
Stage 3 Drawing Conclusions - ANSWER based on comparisons of behaviors and circumstances
against a standard. The standard is what has been defined as "normalcy" by experts or society.
The Minimum Parenting Standards provide an example of such a standard. Child welfare
professionals draw conclusions regarding parents' and children's behaviors, strengths and
needs, and about the prognosis for change in behaviors and circumstances.
Stage 4 Decision-Making - ANSWER Based on the clients' understanding of their strengths and
needs, child welfare professionals can make informed case decisions and recommendations.
The Illinois Model of Integrated Assessment - ANSWER was developed to improve the capacity
to address not only critical safety and risk factors, but also the medical, developmental,
behavioral and emotional needs of children.
-early intervention
, -timeliness
-medical +behavioral health services
-qualified professionals
-case planning
-least restrictive services
Integrated Assessment: First Phase: Initial Assessment prior to Case Opening - ANSWER Child
Protection Specialist. They collect information related to immediate threats to child safety and
the ongoing potential of risk.
Integrated Assessment-Second Phase: Integrated Assessment - ANSWER During the first 45 days
after case opening Child Welfare Specialists (intact and placement) conduct assessments of
children and family members.
-discussed with family-
-make better decisions about safety, risk, placement, service needs, concurrent planning, and
planning for permanency
Integrated Assessment-Third Phase: Ongoing Integrated Assessment - ANSWER continue to
gather information, analyze the information, and incorporate decisions into family service plans
throughout the life of the case
Minimum parenting standards - ANSWER Clothed appropriately for weather conditions.
Provided with adequate shelter.
Protected from severe physical, mental, and emotional harm.
Provided with necessary medical care and education as required by law.
Minimum parenting capacities - ANSWER -carrying out parent responsibilities
-social skills/adaptive skills
Stage 1 : Information Gathering - ANSWER Children and families are the primary sources of
information, but formal and informal collateral sources can play extremely useful roles
Existing information regarding circumstances and conditions of families and children, including
the potential of extended families to provide support.
Dynamics of similar cases such as, the common dynamics in sexual abuse cases.
Knowledge of human development.
Knowledge of human behavior and how individuals change.
Stage 2 Information Analysis - ANSWER Identifying patterns of behavior.
Grouping information within themes.
Relating information collected within the child protection mandate.
Addressing protection issues holistically, while focusing on the specific issues of the children's
risk of abuse and neglect.
Stage 3 Drawing Conclusions - ANSWER based on comparisons of behaviors and circumstances
against a standard. The standard is what has been defined as "normalcy" by experts or society.
The Minimum Parenting Standards provide an example of such a standard. Child welfare
professionals draw conclusions regarding parents' and children's behaviors, strengths and
needs, and about the prognosis for change in behaviors and circumstances.
Stage 4 Decision-Making - ANSWER Based on the clients' understanding of their strengths and
needs, child welfare professionals can make informed case decisions and recommendations.
The Illinois Model of Integrated Assessment - ANSWER was developed to improve the capacity
to address not only critical safety and risk factors, but also the medical, developmental,
behavioral and emotional needs of children.
-early intervention
, -timeliness
-medical +behavioral health services
-qualified professionals
-case planning
-least restrictive services
Integrated Assessment: First Phase: Initial Assessment prior to Case Opening - ANSWER Child
Protection Specialist. They collect information related to immediate threats to child safety and
the ongoing potential of risk.
Integrated Assessment-Second Phase: Integrated Assessment - ANSWER During the first 45 days
after case opening Child Welfare Specialists (intact and placement) conduct assessments of
children and family members.
-discussed with family-
-make better decisions about safety, risk, placement, service needs, concurrent planning, and
planning for permanency
Integrated Assessment-Third Phase: Ongoing Integrated Assessment - ANSWER continue to
gather information, analyze the information, and incorporate decisions into family service plans
throughout the life of the case
Minimum parenting standards - ANSWER Clothed appropriately for weather conditions.
Provided with adequate shelter.
Protected from severe physical, mental, and emotional harm.
Provided with necessary medical care and education as required by law.
Minimum parenting capacities - ANSWER -carrying out parent responsibilities
-social skills/adaptive skills
