CWEL/Specialty Exams
What is nonverbal communication? - ANS-visual elements; e.g. head nod posture
In order for documentation to be effective it must be... - ANS-simple, clear, free of bias and
jargon-free
When does the shelter-care hearing occur? - ANS-within 48 hours
Minimum Parenting Standards include: - ANS-adequate food, clothing, shelter, and necessary
medical and educational needs
When does planning for permanency begin? - ANS-Within the first 45 days...(not sure)
What is the difference between attachment and bonding? - ANS-attachment: occurs as result of
child expressing his/her needs
bonding: initial tie that develops between newborn and mothers
When does documentation need to be put into SACWIS? - ANS-within 24 hours
What is culturally-informed practice? - ANS-The ability to be informed in able to view family's
experience from their perspective while offering support and advocating for their needs
What is the purpose of a transitional visit? - ANS-To introduce the CWS to the parents and
introduce working as a team
What are the 3 DCFS outcomes? - ANS-safety, well-being and permanency
What is the DCFS dual-mandate? - ANS-To protect children while supporting families
What are the 4 levels of cultural competence? - ANS-SKAR-Skills, Knowledge, Attitude and
Reflection
What is the 60+ Checklist? - ANS-It describes the importance of designating a back-up
caregiver
What is a fiduciary relationship? - ANS-a relationship built on trust and trustworthiness
Who can make critical decisions? - ANS-supervisors-but ultimately up to judge
What is the main reason children stay in care so long? - ANS-Staff turnover
, What are some examples of shared parenting? - ANS-"Let me tell you about my child" form and
introductory meeting
What are the 4 stages of assessment? - ANS-Information gathering, information analysis,
drawing conclusions and making decisions
what are the 4 elements of a helping relationship? - ANS-CREG-Competence, respect, empathy
and genuineness
What is the golden standard of permanency? - ANS-RAG-reunification, adoption and
guardianship
Who can take protective custody? - ANS-local law enforcement agencies, DCFS Child
Protection workers, or physicians treating the children
When do you start concurrent planning? - ANS-Immediately and reviewed quarterly
What is the most important document? - ANS-Service plan-contract between family and agency
When is service plan due and reviewed? - ANS-Due within 45 days of protective custody and
reviewed quarterly
When do Child and Family Team Meetings occur? - ANS-First within 14 days; Second within 40
days; and then quarterly
What are the 4 types of supervision? - ANS-CASE-clinical, administrative, supportive and
educational
What should every child in care have? - ANS-Lifebook
What is a lifebook? - ANS-a therapeutic tool
What is the purpose of an ACR - ANS-to ensure the service plan addresses the reason the case
opened
What shouldn't you recommend to a couple experiencing domestic violence? - ANS-couples
counseling
When should the Foster youth bill of rights be given to a child and what is included? -
ANS-Within 30 days and it includes the child's rights to feel safe, achieve permanency, have
wellbeing needs met, and to be involved and informed
What are the 4 underlying conditions? - ANS-Domestic violence, Developmental disability,
substance abuse and mental illness
What is nonverbal communication? - ANS-visual elements; e.g. head nod posture
In order for documentation to be effective it must be... - ANS-simple, clear, free of bias and
jargon-free
When does the shelter-care hearing occur? - ANS-within 48 hours
Minimum Parenting Standards include: - ANS-adequate food, clothing, shelter, and necessary
medical and educational needs
When does planning for permanency begin? - ANS-Within the first 45 days...(not sure)
What is the difference between attachment and bonding? - ANS-attachment: occurs as result of
child expressing his/her needs
bonding: initial tie that develops between newborn and mothers
When does documentation need to be put into SACWIS? - ANS-within 24 hours
What is culturally-informed practice? - ANS-The ability to be informed in able to view family's
experience from their perspective while offering support and advocating for their needs
What is the purpose of a transitional visit? - ANS-To introduce the CWS to the parents and
introduce working as a team
What are the 3 DCFS outcomes? - ANS-safety, well-being and permanency
What is the DCFS dual-mandate? - ANS-To protect children while supporting families
What are the 4 levels of cultural competence? - ANS-SKAR-Skills, Knowledge, Attitude and
Reflection
What is the 60+ Checklist? - ANS-It describes the importance of designating a back-up
caregiver
What is a fiduciary relationship? - ANS-a relationship built on trust and trustworthiness
Who can make critical decisions? - ANS-supervisors-but ultimately up to judge
What is the main reason children stay in care so long? - ANS-Staff turnover
, What are some examples of shared parenting? - ANS-"Let me tell you about my child" form and
introductory meeting
What are the 4 stages of assessment? - ANS-Information gathering, information analysis,
drawing conclusions and making decisions
what are the 4 elements of a helping relationship? - ANS-CREG-Competence, respect, empathy
and genuineness
What is the golden standard of permanency? - ANS-RAG-reunification, adoption and
guardianship
Who can take protective custody? - ANS-local law enforcement agencies, DCFS Child
Protection workers, or physicians treating the children
When do you start concurrent planning? - ANS-Immediately and reviewed quarterly
What is the most important document? - ANS-Service plan-contract between family and agency
When is service plan due and reviewed? - ANS-Due within 45 days of protective custody and
reviewed quarterly
When do Child and Family Team Meetings occur? - ANS-First within 14 days; Second within 40
days; and then quarterly
What are the 4 types of supervision? - ANS-CASE-clinical, administrative, supportive and
educational
What should every child in care have? - ANS-Lifebook
What is a lifebook? - ANS-a therapeutic tool
What is the purpose of an ACR - ANS-to ensure the service plan addresses the reason the case
opened
What shouldn't you recommend to a couple experiencing domestic violence? - ANS-couples
counseling
When should the Foster youth bill of rights be given to a child and what is included? -
ANS-Within 30 days and it includes the child's rights to feel safe, achieve permanency, have
wellbeing needs met, and to be involved and informed
What are the 4 underlying conditions? - ANS-Domestic violence, Developmental disability,
substance abuse and mental illness
