Certified Child Welfare Case Manager Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

With an 8 year old child, which of the following introductions is appropriate? ____ A) I'm here to talk to you about your father hitting your mother ____ B) Why do you think I'm here? ____ C) My job is to work with children and their families. ____ D) I'm here to make sure you're safe - Answer C Cultural dynamics of the family can change as the child develops and matures ____ True ____ False - Answer True Cultural sensitivity means ____ A) You should recognize the persp...

After receiving a case from investigations, what would be your first action? - Answer Review the file, check on upcoming court dates, visit the child, gather any missing info; start from abuse report to present day. Call and introduce yourself to parents. Child must be seen within 2 working days from receipt of case and check the safety plan within 5 days What is the purpose of the arraignment hearing? - Answer Parent can be assigned an Attorney if they do not already have one, they are g...

A child-on-child sexual abuse is not a special conditions referral? - Answer False When you are given a new case how many days do you have to see the child/children? - Answer 2 days Once a Safety Plan is in place it should never be modified? - Answer False Safety Plans may involve the use of formal and informal safety service. - Answer True Case Managers must take what type of role in safety management? - Answer Active role Safety Plans are put in place to control danger...

Out-of-county procedures (court orders) - Answer ~Any court orders must be fully complied with, including authorization to relocate or place a child illegal Placements - Answer ~Placements without a court order or home study must have initial visit within 2 business days & follow-up with a home study & supervision at minimum every 30 days in the home until receipt of a court order Hotline Assessment - Answer ~Screen in cases & determine response times CPI family functioning assess...

ICPC Cases: Receiving State will... - Answer - Make face to face contact every 30 days - Prepare a written report once every 90 days ICPC Cases: Termination of Supervision - Answer - The receiving state may recommend termination of supervision - Termination of supervision rests with you and court - If supervision is terminated, the Florida court retains jurisdiction as long as the child remains in the other state unless the child: 1. is adopted 2. reaches age 18 3. becomes self-s...

If the parent consents or admits at the arraignment hearing the next scheduled hearing is: - Answer Disposition hearing The standard of proof at this hearing is "probable cause": - Answer Shelter The standard of proof at this hearing is "preponderance of evidence": - Answer Adjudicatory The basic sequence of court involvement is: - Answer Proof, Petition, Hearing, Order Court involvement will begin upon removal of the child with the: - Answer Filing of the shelter peti...

regarding state statutes which is most important to a counselors job? - Answer Knowing how to find specific information in the statutes For an effective safety assessment information must be gathered from? - Answer Multiple sources The warning signs of maltreatment can be found by considering all the following except: A. family dynamic B. Neighborhood location C. Parental family history D. Social stressors - Answer B. neighborhood location At risk day care is most appropriate ...

Child Welfare Case Management Exam |223 questions with correct answers

regarding state statutes which is most important to a counselors job? - Answer Knowing how to find specific information in the statutes For an effective safety assessment information must be gathered from? - Answer Multiple sources The warning signs of maltreatment can be found by considering all the following except: A. family dynamic B. Neighborhood location C. Parental family history D. Social stressors - Answer B. neighborhood location At risk day care is most appropriate ...