CWCM Exam Questions And Answers.
What is co-parenting? - -Shared parenting responsibilities between parties who do
not live together.
Children have the right to have a relationship with both parents regardless of their
relationship with each other.
-Potential Co-Parents in Child Welfare - -Birth parents
Foster parents
Case Managers
GAL
Therapist
DCF
-Core Tenants of Florida's Practice Model - -Engage: Build rapport and trust with the
family.
Partner: Identify formal and informal partners who have knowledge about the
family.
Gather Information
Assess and Understand
Plan for the child's safety: in or out of the home.
Plan for family change
Monitor and adapt
-6 Information Standards - -1.Nature and Extent of Maltreatment
2.Circumstances of Maltreatment
3.Child Functioning
4.Parent Discipline
5.General parenting
6.Adult functioning
-Florida Safety Intervention Model (steps) - -Hotline Assessment
CPI FFA: ID the problem
Ongoing FFA: determine changes
Safety Plan and Case Plan Eval
Anticipated outcome
-Frequency of Unannounced Visits - -One every 3 months
,-An initial family assessment must be completed within... - -15 working days
-When should a TPR be filed? - -Within 60 days of any child being in out of home
care for 12 of the previous 22 months.
-Objective of the FFA - -Identify families where children are unsafe and in need of
ongoing protective supervision.
-What is Family-Centered Practice? - -Working with families to enhance their ability
to care for and protect their children.
-Core Values of FCP - -There is an intrinsic human worth in every family.
Every child must be protected from abuse and neglect.
Children should live in or as close as possible to their homes.
A child's home must be safe, stable and permanent.
A child must achieve success in school and in all aspects of health.
Involving family members solves conflict.
-What are In-Home Services? - -A program of specialized services for children who
have been maltreated by their caretakers and as a result are exposed to unhealthy
environments.
-Purpose of In-Home Services - --Ensure continued protection of the child by:
- providing support services to maintain the family unit.
- assist parents in improving skills to meet the minimum needs of their child.
-What is out of home care? - -A temporary, substitute-care service for a planned
period of time for children whose own families are unable to care for them.
-Typical Out of Home Placements - -Adult relative
Adult non-relative
Family foster homes
Group homes or facilities
-Purpose of Out of Home Care - -Provide the child with a family-like experience
Provide an environment that is safe and nurturing
Provide support services to the bio family
Find and support and alternative permanent family
-Reasons for Out of Home Care - -Temporary Absence of the parent(s) due to
illness, incarceration, abandonment
,Inadequate family supports within communities
Excessive stress in the parent's life
A parent's immaturity
Substance abuse, psychological or character problems that contribute to
maltreatment.
-Is out of home placement voluntary or involuntary? - -Involuntary
The court's typically order this placement to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the
child. The child is considered to be at high-risk if they remain in the home.
-Florida's Philosophy on Out of Home Care - -Every child deserves a permanent
home.
Children who cannot remain in their home must be placed near their home,
maintain family connections and sibling relationships.
Out of home care is temporary
Placement must be in the least restrictive setting possible
Out of home care is not appropriate unless in home services have not worked or are
deemed unsafe.
The goal is permanent placement within 1 year.
-When should an ICPC packet be completed? - -Within 5 days of a judge signed
order to request and out-of-home home study.
-Requirements for Contact: CM and Child - -At least every 7 days for the duration of
the child being in shelter status.
Once placement is stable visits are at least once every 30 days.
-When should Initial Contact be made with the child and family after a case is
accepted for supervision? - -2 working days
-Required Assessments for Children in Care - -Educational needs assessment
Physical health needs
Dental health
Mental and Behavioral Health
-Requirements for Contact : CM and Parents - -Minimum of every 30 days.
-Requirements for Contact: Unannounced Visits - -Once every 3 months to the
child's current place of residence.
, -Minimum time a child needs to be supervised in reunified - -Minimum 6 months
-Philosophy of Family Preservation - -Working with and strengthening the abilities of
families who are experiencing events that may lead to the placement of their child.
-Beliefs of Family Preservation - -People are basically good.
People are doing the best that they can with the resources they have.
Children need their families
Children have the right to a safe and secure environment.
Strengths within the family should be built upon.
Building the family strengths and empowering the family is critical.
Families need the chance to resolve their problems together.
The power for change rests within the family.
You must respect the values and beliefs of the families receiving services from the
child protection system.
-Values of Family Preservation Services (FAMILY 1St) - -Family drives the system
All children need families
Model family strengths
Immediate response
Leave the power with the family
You must be culturally competent
FIRST concern is safety.
-Purpose of Family Preservation Services - -Be short term intensive services.
Be voluntary and provided within 24 hours
Protect children in a home where child abuse allegations have been made.
Provide minimal distraction to the family.
Prevent out of home placement of a child.
Prevent subsequent abuse or neglect
What is co-parenting? - -Shared parenting responsibilities between parties who do
not live together.
Children have the right to have a relationship with both parents regardless of their
relationship with each other.
-Potential Co-Parents in Child Welfare - -Birth parents
Foster parents
Case Managers
GAL
Therapist
DCF
-Core Tenants of Florida's Practice Model - -Engage: Build rapport and trust with the
family.
Partner: Identify formal and informal partners who have knowledge about the
family.
Gather Information
Assess and Understand
Plan for the child's safety: in or out of the home.
Plan for family change
Monitor and adapt
-6 Information Standards - -1.Nature and Extent of Maltreatment
2.Circumstances of Maltreatment
3.Child Functioning
4.Parent Discipline
5.General parenting
6.Adult functioning
-Florida Safety Intervention Model (steps) - -Hotline Assessment
CPI FFA: ID the problem
Ongoing FFA: determine changes
Safety Plan and Case Plan Eval
Anticipated outcome
-Frequency of Unannounced Visits - -One every 3 months
,-An initial family assessment must be completed within... - -15 working days
-When should a TPR be filed? - -Within 60 days of any child being in out of home
care for 12 of the previous 22 months.
-Objective of the FFA - -Identify families where children are unsafe and in need of
ongoing protective supervision.
-What is Family-Centered Practice? - -Working with families to enhance their ability
to care for and protect their children.
-Core Values of FCP - -There is an intrinsic human worth in every family.
Every child must be protected from abuse and neglect.
Children should live in or as close as possible to their homes.
A child's home must be safe, stable and permanent.
A child must achieve success in school and in all aspects of health.
Involving family members solves conflict.
-What are In-Home Services? - -A program of specialized services for children who
have been maltreated by their caretakers and as a result are exposed to unhealthy
environments.
-Purpose of In-Home Services - --Ensure continued protection of the child by:
- providing support services to maintain the family unit.
- assist parents in improving skills to meet the minimum needs of their child.
-What is out of home care? - -A temporary, substitute-care service for a planned
period of time for children whose own families are unable to care for them.
-Typical Out of Home Placements - -Adult relative
Adult non-relative
Family foster homes
Group homes or facilities
-Purpose of Out of Home Care - -Provide the child with a family-like experience
Provide an environment that is safe and nurturing
Provide support services to the bio family
Find and support and alternative permanent family
-Reasons for Out of Home Care - -Temporary Absence of the parent(s) due to
illness, incarceration, abandonment
,Inadequate family supports within communities
Excessive stress in the parent's life
A parent's immaturity
Substance abuse, psychological or character problems that contribute to
maltreatment.
-Is out of home placement voluntary or involuntary? - -Involuntary
The court's typically order this placement to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the
child. The child is considered to be at high-risk if they remain in the home.
-Florida's Philosophy on Out of Home Care - -Every child deserves a permanent
home.
Children who cannot remain in their home must be placed near their home,
maintain family connections and sibling relationships.
Out of home care is temporary
Placement must be in the least restrictive setting possible
Out of home care is not appropriate unless in home services have not worked or are
deemed unsafe.
The goal is permanent placement within 1 year.
-When should an ICPC packet be completed? - -Within 5 days of a judge signed
order to request and out-of-home home study.
-Requirements for Contact: CM and Child - -At least every 7 days for the duration of
the child being in shelter status.
Once placement is stable visits are at least once every 30 days.
-When should Initial Contact be made with the child and family after a case is
accepted for supervision? - -2 working days
-Required Assessments for Children in Care - -Educational needs assessment
Physical health needs
Dental health
Mental and Behavioral Health
-Requirements for Contact : CM and Parents - -Minimum of every 30 days.
-Requirements for Contact: Unannounced Visits - -Once every 3 months to the
child's current place of residence.
, -Minimum time a child needs to be supervised in reunified - -Minimum 6 months
-Philosophy of Family Preservation - -Working with and strengthening the abilities of
families who are experiencing events that may lead to the placement of their child.
-Beliefs of Family Preservation - -People are basically good.
People are doing the best that they can with the resources they have.
Children need their families
Children have the right to a safe and secure environment.
Strengths within the family should be built upon.
Building the family strengths and empowering the family is critical.
Families need the chance to resolve their problems together.
The power for change rests within the family.
You must respect the values and beliefs of the families receiving services from the
child protection system.
-Values of Family Preservation Services (FAMILY 1St) - -Family drives the system
All children need families
Model family strengths
Immediate response
Leave the power with the family
You must be culturally competent
FIRST concern is safety.
-Purpose of Family Preservation Services - -Be short term intensive services.
Be voluntary and provided within 24 hours
Protect children in a home where child abuse allegations have been made.
Provide minimal distraction to the family.
Prevent out of home placement of a child.
Prevent subsequent abuse or neglect
