DCF TEST 1 with 100% correct
answers Latest Update 2024
Child - answer-Any person under the age of 18 years old
Child abuse - answer-Any non-accidental injury, sexual battery, or
injury to the body by the parent, adult household member, or other
person responsible for the child's welfare.
Physical abuse - answer-The mistreatment of a child by a person
responsible for the child's welfare that results in injury or hard to the
child
Sexual abuse - answer-Sexual contact or interaction between child
and an adult or older child
Ex: Indecent exposure, touching sexual organs, exploitation, etc.
Verbal abuse - answer-A form of emotional abuse that involves
excessive yelling, shaming, belittling and or teasing a child
Institutional abuse/neglect - answer-Situations of known or
suspected child abuse/neglect in which it occurs at an institution
where the person allegedly perpetrated the child abuse or neglect
Ex: private schools, public school, residential home, agency of which
the child is under care, etc.
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,Neglect - answer-Failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter,
health care or needed supervision
Emotional neglect - answer-Failure to provide support, acceptance,
attention, warmth, supervision, and normal living experience for a
child to the extent where the child is impaired in ability to function in
normal performance or behavior
Failure to thrive - answer-Indicator of emotional abuse and neglect
that causes inadequate physical growth and development
Physical: slapping, hitting, beating, etc
Sexual: pornography, rape, etc
Emotional: name calling, terrorizing child, belittling, etc - answer-
What are the 3 types of abuse?
Shaken baby syndrome - answer-Permanent brain damage, paralysis,
blindness, seizures, developmental delays, broken bones, and death
Coping with a crying baby or child - answer-Take deep slow breaths
Take a break and ask for help
Count to 10
Child risk factors of abuse and neglect - answer-Premature birth
and/or birth defect, aggressive behavior childhood trauma, etc
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, Impact of trauma - answer-Depression, poor self-esteem, extreme
anxiety, memory loss, academic problems, behavior problems, etc
Mandatory reporter - answer-Any person who must leave name
when reporting
Includes: physician, nurse/health care professional, therapist,
teacher/child care professional/school staff, social worker
Reporting abuse - answer-As a childcare provider it is your duty and
your legal responsibility according to Chapter 39 F.S. to report any
SUSPECTED case of child abuse or neglect
4 ways of reporting - answer-Telephone: FL ABUSE HOTLINE
Fax
TDD (device for deaf)
Online: DCF website
Florida abuse hotline - answer-Operates 24/7, toll free
Florida abuse hotline number - answer-1-800-96ABUSE or 1-800-962-
2873
Agencies and recovery for child abuse and neglect - answer-Child
protective services (CPS)
Department of Children and Families
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, Law enforcement and State attorney's offices
Medical programs and community agencies
What are the three main reasons child care programs observe and
screen children? - answer-1. Facilitate growth and development of
every child
2. Detect early signs of developmental delay or disability
3. Identify signs of child abuse or neglect
Define: Assessment - answer-process whereby an agency or
organization gathers and reviews multiple sources of information
about a child's suspected or confirmed developmental delay or
disability, and uses that information to improve a child's outcomes.
Define: Evidence - answer-refers to written data collected by the
program. For example, there may be a file note stating when a child
could stand on one foot.
Developmental Domains - answer-This concept categorize's children's
skills and abilities. They are broken down into 6 facets.
Define: Evaluation - answer-process that determines a child's
eligibility for federal, state, and local programs and services.
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answers Latest Update 2024
Child - answer-Any person under the age of 18 years old
Child abuse - answer-Any non-accidental injury, sexual battery, or
injury to the body by the parent, adult household member, or other
person responsible for the child's welfare.
Physical abuse - answer-The mistreatment of a child by a person
responsible for the child's welfare that results in injury or hard to the
child
Sexual abuse - answer-Sexual contact or interaction between child
and an adult or older child
Ex: Indecent exposure, touching sexual organs, exploitation, etc.
Verbal abuse - answer-A form of emotional abuse that involves
excessive yelling, shaming, belittling and or teasing a child
Institutional abuse/neglect - answer-Situations of known or
suspected child abuse/neglect in which it occurs at an institution
where the person allegedly perpetrated the child abuse or neglect
Ex: private schools, public school, residential home, agency of which
the child is under care, etc.
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,Neglect - answer-Failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter,
health care or needed supervision
Emotional neglect - answer-Failure to provide support, acceptance,
attention, warmth, supervision, and normal living experience for a
child to the extent where the child is impaired in ability to function in
normal performance or behavior
Failure to thrive - answer-Indicator of emotional abuse and neglect
that causes inadequate physical growth and development
Physical: slapping, hitting, beating, etc
Sexual: pornography, rape, etc
Emotional: name calling, terrorizing child, belittling, etc - answer-
What are the 3 types of abuse?
Shaken baby syndrome - answer-Permanent brain damage, paralysis,
blindness, seizures, developmental delays, broken bones, and death
Coping with a crying baby or child - answer-Take deep slow breaths
Take a break and ask for help
Count to 10
Child risk factors of abuse and neglect - answer-Premature birth
and/or birth defect, aggressive behavior childhood trauma, etc
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, Impact of trauma - answer-Depression, poor self-esteem, extreme
anxiety, memory loss, academic problems, behavior problems, etc
Mandatory reporter - answer-Any person who must leave name
when reporting
Includes: physician, nurse/health care professional, therapist,
teacher/child care professional/school staff, social worker
Reporting abuse - answer-As a childcare provider it is your duty and
your legal responsibility according to Chapter 39 F.S. to report any
SUSPECTED case of child abuse or neglect
4 ways of reporting - answer-Telephone: FL ABUSE HOTLINE
Fax
TDD (device for deaf)
Online: DCF website
Florida abuse hotline - answer-Operates 24/7, toll free
Florida abuse hotline number - answer-1-800-96ABUSE or 1-800-962-
2873
Agencies and recovery for child abuse and neglect - answer-Child
protective services (CPS)
Department of Children and Families
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, Law enforcement and State attorney's offices
Medical programs and community agencies
What are the three main reasons child care programs observe and
screen children? - answer-1. Facilitate growth and development of
every child
2. Detect early signs of developmental delay or disability
3. Identify signs of child abuse or neglect
Define: Assessment - answer-process whereby an agency or
organization gathers and reviews multiple sources of information
about a child's suspected or confirmed developmental delay or
disability, and uses that information to improve a child's outcomes.
Define: Evidence - answer-refers to written data collected by the
program. For example, there may be a file note stating when a child
could stand on one foot.
Developmental Domains - answer-This concept categorize's children's
skills and abilities. They are broken down into 6 facets.
Define: Evaluation - answer-process that determines a child's
eligibility for federal, state, and local programs and services.
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