CWEL Exam 100% Correct!!
1899 - ANSWER with the help of Jane Addams & Julia Lathrop and the Hull House- Chicago became
first state to adopt a Juvenile Court Act that contained basic child protection procedures.
1920 - ANSWER Children's Bureau was established (the first federal agency concerned with the
welfare of children)
The mission of DCFS - ANSWER SAFETY, WELL-BEING and PERMANENCY- protect children and
increase families capacity to safely care for them, provide for well-being of children in our care,
provide permanent families as quickly as possible, support early intervention and child abuse
prevention activities, work in partnerships with communities to fulfill this mission.
The Dual Mandate - ANSWER protecting children AND supporting families
State Law - ANSWER DCFS is an agency in the executive branch of IL state government. Director is
appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the state senate
Social Security Act Title IV-B - ANSWER Establishes requirements to receive federal funding for family
support services, time-limited family reunification services (up to 15 months), adoption promotion
and support services. Also creates funds for general child welfare services.
Social Security Act TitleIV-E - ANSWER Includes the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of
1980, which created Title IV-E funds. Title IV-E children receive foster care reimbursement to achieve
permanent living arrangements. Also requires that reasonable efforts are made to prevent children
from entering foster care and reunification, written case plans, and periodic review.
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) - ANSWER Passed in 1978 in recognition of the importance of
preserving the Native American heritage, culture and communities.
Inter-Ethnic Placement Act (IEPA) - ANSWER Prohibits any consideration of children's race or
ethnicity as a factor in deciding which permanent placement will be in their best interest.
, Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA) - ANSWER Requires DCFS to receive reports of
abused children, to investigate, and to provide services to prevent further harm. Provides definitions
of child abuse and neglect and lists mandated reporters.
Confidentiality - ANSWER Records concerning reports of child abuse or neglect are confidential and
cannot be disclosed.
Dupuy V. McEwen - ANSWER Requires that DCFS provide due process for people accused of abuse or
neglect.
Gomez V. Johnson - ANSWER Requires DCFS and Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) to work
together regarding exchanging information and placement planning for DCFS wards who have been
declared delinquent and are confined to juvenile correctional facilities.
Illinois Statutory Definition- Abuse - ANSWER
Illinois Statutory Definition- Neglect - ANSWER
Illinois Statutory Definition- Dependency - ANSWER
Eligibility for Child Welfare Services - ANSWER Must be provided to children if they are
abused/neglected, dependent, delinquent (under 13 or over 13 if in care), MRAI.
Family Preservation (Intact) - ANSWER Services are directed toward the children's development,
safety, and well-being in their parents' homes and towards preventing placement away from families.
Family Reunification - ANSWER Services are directed towards returning children to their parents'
homes. Services help the children' parents achieve minimum parenting standards and ensure the
children's safety and well-being upon being returned home.
Youth Development (Independence) - ANSWER Services directed at helping youths live
independently or assisting unmarried youths with planning for the birth or care of children.
Adoption or Attainment of Permanent Living Arrangements - ANSWER Services are directed at
securing new legal status in permanent living situations for the children.
1899 - ANSWER with the help of Jane Addams & Julia Lathrop and the Hull House- Chicago became
first state to adopt a Juvenile Court Act that contained basic child protection procedures.
1920 - ANSWER Children's Bureau was established (the first federal agency concerned with the
welfare of children)
The mission of DCFS - ANSWER SAFETY, WELL-BEING and PERMANENCY- protect children and
increase families capacity to safely care for them, provide for well-being of children in our care,
provide permanent families as quickly as possible, support early intervention and child abuse
prevention activities, work in partnerships with communities to fulfill this mission.
The Dual Mandate - ANSWER protecting children AND supporting families
State Law - ANSWER DCFS is an agency in the executive branch of IL state government. Director is
appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the state senate
Social Security Act Title IV-B - ANSWER Establishes requirements to receive federal funding for family
support services, time-limited family reunification services (up to 15 months), adoption promotion
and support services. Also creates funds for general child welfare services.
Social Security Act TitleIV-E - ANSWER Includes the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of
1980, which created Title IV-E funds. Title IV-E children receive foster care reimbursement to achieve
permanent living arrangements. Also requires that reasonable efforts are made to prevent children
from entering foster care and reunification, written case plans, and periodic review.
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) - ANSWER Passed in 1978 in recognition of the importance of
preserving the Native American heritage, culture and communities.
Inter-Ethnic Placement Act (IEPA) - ANSWER Prohibits any consideration of children's race or
ethnicity as a factor in deciding which permanent placement will be in their best interest.
, Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA) - ANSWER Requires DCFS to receive reports of
abused children, to investigate, and to provide services to prevent further harm. Provides definitions
of child abuse and neglect and lists mandated reporters.
Confidentiality - ANSWER Records concerning reports of child abuse or neglect are confidential and
cannot be disclosed.
Dupuy V. McEwen - ANSWER Requires that DCFS provide due process for people accused of abuse or
neglect.
Gomez V. Johnson - ANSWER Requires DCFS and Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) to work
together regarding exchanging information and placement planning for DCFS wards who have been
declared delinquent and are confined to juvenile correctional facilities.
Illinois Statutory Definition- Abuse - ANSWER
Illinois Statutory Definition- Neglect - ANSWER
Illinois Statutory Definition- Dependency - ANSWER
Eligibility for Child Welfare Services - ANSWER Must be provided to children if they are
abused/neglected, dependent, delinquent (under 13 or over 13 if in care), MRAI.
Family Preservation (Intact) - ANSWER Services are directed toward the children's development,
safety, and well-being in their parents' homes and towards preventing placement away from families.
Family Reunification - ANSWER Services are directed towards returning children to their parents'
homes. Services help the children' parents achieve minimum parenting standards and ensure the
children's safety and well-being upon being returned home.
Youth Development (Independence) - ANSWER Services directed at helping youths live
independently or assisting unmarried youths with planning for the birth or care of children.
Adoption or Attainment of Permanent Living Arrangements - ANSWER Services are directed at
securing new legal status in permanent living situations for the children.
