CWEL Child Welfare Law and Regulations 3

Question 1

Which federal law specifically addresses the health and education needs of children in foster care, including requirements for health passports?

Accepted Answer

Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act

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Child and Family Services Improvement Act

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Keeping Children and Families Safe Act

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Safe and Timely Interstate Placement Act

Question 2

What does the term 'parens patriae' mean in the context of child welfare law?

Accepted Answer

The state acts as the parent or guardian of children who cannot be protected by their own parents

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The parent must attend all court hearings

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Parents are presumed innocent of abuse allegations

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Both parents must consent before a child is removed

Question 3

A child welfare worker discovers that a 15-year-old in foster care is in a romantic relationship with a 25-year-old adult. What is the most appropriate first response?

Accepted Answer

Report the situation as a potential statutory rape case to law enforcement

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Advise the teenager about healthy relationships

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Arrange counseling for the teenager

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Notify the foster parents to monitor the situation more closely

Question 4

Under the Fostering Connections Act, states must extend foster care to age 21 for youth who meet certain criteria. What is the primary goal of extended foster care?

Accepted Answer

Support older youth transitioning to adulthood by maintaining services and connections

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Reduce state costs by delaying adoption finalization

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Provide additional funding for foster families

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Address the shortage of foster homes for younger children

Question 5

What is the legal term for the court process that permanently severs the legal relationship between a parent and child?

Accepted Answer

Termination of parental rights (TPR)

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Guardianship

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Legal separation

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Emancipation

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the three primary goals of the child welfare system?

Accepted Answer

Family financial stability

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Child safety

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Permanency

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Well-being