Florida Child Welfare Case Manager Certification – Exam Guide

Florida Child Welfare Case Manager Certification – Exam
Guide

Florida Child Welfare Case Manager Certification – Exam Guide

1. Child Welfare Foundations

 Core mission: Ensure child safety, permanency, and well-being.

 Family-centered and trauma-informed approach.

 Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.

2. Abuse and Neglect

 Types: Physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment.

 Mandatory reporting requirements under Florida law.

 Recognizing risk factors and protective factors.

3. Safety and Risk Assessments

 Conduct initial and ongoing safety assessments.

 Identify immediate threats to child safety.

 Develop and monitor safety plans when necessary.

4. Case Planning and Service Coordination

 Develop individualized case plans with measurable objectives.

 Engage families in goal-setting and service participation.

 Coordinate services such as counseling, parenting classes, substance abuse treatment,
and housing assistance.

5. Permanency Planning

 Permanency goals: Reunification, adoption, guardianship, permanent placement with
relatives, independent living.

 Federal and state timelines for permanency decisions.

 Concurrent planning strategies.