CWEL STUDY GUIDE 100% Correct!!
FEDERAL LAW - ANSWER is enacted by congress. bills that are passed by the House of
Representatives and the Senate and signed by the President becomes federal legislation
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - ANSWER the Federal and State constitutions prescribe the organization,
power, and framework of government.
-authority of the legislature to create and regulate the delivery of public social services for the health
and welfare of the public
-rights of citizens to due process, equal protection and privacy that must be maintained and
respected by any agency of the government
STATE LAW - ANSWER DCFS is an agency in the executive branch of IL state government . the roles
and responsibilities of the DCFS are derived primarly from state law enacted by the IL general
assembly .
STATUTES - ANSWER are the legislative mandates thatprescribe the manner in which government
will use its power
CASE LAW - ANSWER is based on court decisions and interpretations. doesn't include statutory
provisions. In any case, the court will interpret statutes, define terminology, and review compliance
with statutorily prescribed procedures
(ANCRA) abused and neglected child reporting act - ANSWER one of the most important pieces of
legislation that guide the day to day work of child professionals in IL. The Act provides definitions of
child abuse and neglect, lists the persons who are required to report allegations ( mandated
reporters) an describes how the department is to accept and investigate reports and provide follow
up services
MANDATED REPORTERS - ANSWER -DCFS field personnel
-Social workers
-Social service adminstrators
-teachers
-any other child care workers
, -priest
-Doctors
FULL DISCLOSURE - ANSWER t build and maintain that trust, full disclosure must be practiced with
families. families need all information about what is happening.
FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIP - ANSWER are based on TRUST and TRUSTWORTHINESS. when we
intervene in the lives of those less powerful, we practice fiduciary relationshps
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT - ANSWER should exhibit appropriate work habits, dress, language and
decorum.
COMPETENCE - ANSWER -providing services only within the boundaries of their their education,
training, supervised experience and professional experience.
-honestly respresenting their qualifications, educational backgrounds, and professional credentials
-pursuing professional development by taking advantage of continuing education and other
opportunities for attaining or maintaining a level of competence.
Cultural Competence - ANSWER -valuing cultural diversity, respecting differences
-recognizing the significance of cultural differences for engaging in the helping process
-understanding that bias and prejudice can negatively affect services to children and families
(ACR) Administrative case review - ANSWER -recognizing practical case objectives
-reviewing implementation of service plans
-documenting family progress and efforts to provide needed services
-planning permanency for children
(OIG) Office of the Inspector General - ANSWER -assures accountability for services to children and
families
-investigates allegatiojs of misconduct, misfeasance, malfeasance, and violations of rules,
procedures, or law
-recommends changes, including systemic changes based on investigation results
FEDERAL LAW - ANSWER is enacted by congress. bills that are passed by the House of
Representatives and the Senate and signed by the President becomes federal legislation
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - ANSWER the Federal and State constitutions prescribe the organization,
power, and framework of government.
-authority of the legislature to create and regulate the delivery of public social services for the health
and welfare of the public
-rights of citizens to due process, equal protection and privacy that must be maintained and
respected by any agency of the government
STATE LAW - ANSWER DCFS is an agency in the executive branch of IL state government . the roles
and responsibilities of the DCFS are derived primarly from state law enacted by the IL general
assembly .
STATUTES - ANSWER are the legislative mandates thatprescribe the manner in which government
will use its power
CASE LAW - ANSWER is based on court decisions and interpretations. doesn't include statutory
provisions. In any case, the court will interpret statutes, define terminology, and review compliance
with statutorily prescribed procedures
(ANCRA) abused and neglected child reporting act - ANSWER one of the most important pieces of
legislation that guide the day to day work of child professionals in IL. The Act provides definitions of
child abuse and neglect, lists the persons who are required to report allegations ( mandated
reporters) an describes how the department is to accept and investigate reports and provide follow
up services
MANDATED REPORTERS - ANSWER -DCFS field personnel
-Social workers
-Social service adminstrators
-teachers
-any other child care workers
, -priest
-Doctors
FULL DISCLOSURE - ANSWER t build and maintain that trust, full disclosure must be practiced with
families. families need all information about what is happening.
FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIP - ANSWER are based on TRUST and TRUSTWORTHINESS. when we
intervene in the lives of those less powerful, we practice fiduciary relationshps
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT - ANSWER should exhibit appropriate work habits, dress, language and
decorum.
COMPETENCE - ANSWER -providing services only within the boundaries of their their education,
training, supervised experience and professional experience.
-honestly respresenting their qualifications, educational backgrounds, and professional credentials
-pursuing professional development by taking advantage of continuing education and other
opportunities for attaining or maintaining a level of competence.
Cultural Competence - ANSWER -valuing cultural diversity, respecting differences
-recognizing the significance of cultural differences for engaging in the helping process
-understanding that bias and prejudice can negatively affect services to children and families
(ACR) Administrative case review - ANSWER -recognizing practical case objectives
-reviewing implementation of service plans
-documenting family progress and efforts to provide needed services
-planning permanency for children
(OIG) Office of the Inspector General - ANSWER -assures accountability for services to children and
families
-investigates allegatiojs of misconduct, misfeasance, malfeasance, and violations of rules,
procedures, or law
-recommends changes, including systemic changes based on investigation results
