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Terms in this set (143)
Adoption and Safe Families Act Federal law stating permanency must be finalized
(ASFA) within 12 months. Child's health and safety is
paramount concern. States must preserve and
reunify families and place child in a timely manner.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Federal law that assist undocumented children in
(SIJS) obtaining legal permanent residency. Able to
remain and work in US, qualify for in state tuition
and apply for citizenship; can be deported if not
granted.
Adoption Assistance and Child National minimum standard for activities in the child
Welfare Act of 1980 (AACWA) welfare system. Requires for case plans to include
permanence goals and are reviewed every 6
months to ensure goals are revised and updated
Fostering Connections to Success Kinship guardianship assistance option on behalf of
and Increasing Adoptions Act of children who have been in foster care of whom a
2008 relative is taking legal guardianship
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Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Protects Native American heritage under federal
law; if a Native American child is involved in
dependency case, the tribal court can take control
or intervene the case. Requires CWCM to always
determine if child is of Native American heritage.
DCF has no jurisdiction
Interstate Compact on the Procedures for children places across state lines.
Placement of Children Sending state retains jurisdiction and financial
responsibility for child. Cannot place without
approval of compact admin of receiving state.
What is the paramount concern in The health and safety of children.
child welfare?
How should the child protection In constructive, supportive, and non-adversarial
system engage families during relationships.
prevention/intervention?
What is the goal of To intrude as little as possible into the life of the
prevention/intervention in terms of family, focused on clearly defined objectives.
family intrusion?
What should prevention/intervention Outcomes evaluation results that demonstrate
be based upon? success in protecting children and supporting
families.
"Child" legal definition any unmarried person under the age of 18 years
who has not been emancipated by order of the
court.
Teen Years critical windows of development, uniquely tied to
brain development and the relationship child has
with their environment
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Birth to 5 years children in this age range are the most represented
in the child welfare system
Reunification the process of becoming unified again
The two most important 1. stability in out of home care (no more than two
performance measures within child houses)
well-being for child welfare system 2. achievement of permanency within 12 months of
are: removal
Protective Capacities personal characteristics that specifically and
directly relate to the protection of one's child.
Trauma an emotional response to an event, can be intense,
distressing painful and overwhelm your ability to
cope from direct involvement or witnessing an
event
Adverse Childhood Experience study on how childhood traumatic experiences
Study affect adult health. ACE's rated on a scale of 1-10.
the higher the score, the higher their likelihood for
risky behaviors in adult hood. comparison study.
What are the six protective factors 1. Nurturing and Attachment
2. Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development
3. Parental Resilience
4. Social Connections
5. Concrete Supports
6. Social and Emotional Competence of Children
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Caregiver Protective Capacities - takes action
- sets aside own needs
- demonstrates adequate skills
- history of protecting
- self-aware
- intellectual able/capable
- understand threats to child
- recognized child needs
- understands protective role
- articulates plan to protect
- able to meet own needs
- resilient as a caregiver
- tolerant as a caregiver
- express love, empathy and sensitivity towards
child
- able to intervene to protect child
- positively attached to child
- aligned with child
Parents with PTSD report more bx problems in children
difficult for parent to concentrate/learn new
parenting skills
less likely to respond to child's needs
more difficult to providers to get sufficient hx
Maltreatment parenting behavior that is harmful and destructive
to a child's cognitive, social, emotional, and/or
physical development (in FL, refers to the
RESULTING HARM that occurs from the parenting
behavior)
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CWCM Pre-Service Exam Study Guide 2025/2026
Most Recent exam COMPLETE (2026) EXAM
Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) (Latest
Update 2026) UPDATE!!
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Terms in this set (143)
Adoption and Safe Families Act Federal law stating permanency must be finalized
(ASFA) within 12 months. Child's health and safety is
paramount concern. States must preserve and
reunify families and place child in a timely manner.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Federal law that assist undocumented children in
(SIJS) obtaining legal permanent residency. Able to
remain and work in US, qualify for in state tuition
and apply for citizenship; can be deported if not
granted.
Adoption Assistance and Child National minimum standard for activities in the child
Welfare Act of 1980 (AACWA) welfare system. Requires for case plans to include
permanence goals and are reviewed every 6
months to ensure goals are revised and updated
Fostering Connections to Success Kinship guardianship assistance option on behalf of
and Increasing Adoptions Act of children who have been in foster care of whom a
2008 relative is taking legal guardianship
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Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Protects Native American heritage under federal
law; if a Native American child is involved in
dependency case, the tribal court can take control
or intervene the case. Requires CWCM to always
determine if child is of Native American heritage.
DCF has no jurisdiction
Interstate Compact on the Procedures for children places across state lines.
Placement of Children Sending state retains jurisdiction and financial
responsibility for child. Cannot place without
approval of compact admin of receiving state.
What is the paramount concern in The health and safety of children.
child welfare?
How should the child protection In constructive, supportive, and non-adversarial
system engage families during relationships.
prevention/intervention?
What is the goal of To intrude as little as possible into the life of the
prevention/intervention in terms of family, focused on clearly defined objectives.
family intrusion?
What should prevention/intervention Outcomes evaluation results that demonstrate
be based upon? success in protecting children and supporting
families.
"Child" legal definition any unmarried person under the age of 18 years
who has not been emancipated by order of the
court.
Teen Years critical windows of development, uniquely tied to
brain development and the relationship child has
with their environment
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Birth to 5 years children in this age range are the most represented
in the child welfare system
Reunification the process of becoming unified again
The two most important 1. stability in out of home care (no more than two
performance measures within child houses)
well-being for child welfare system 2. achievement of permanency within 12 months of
are: removal
Protective Capacities personal characteristics that specifically and
directly relate to the protection of one's child.
Trauma an emotional response to an event, can be intense,
distressing painful and overwhelm your ability to
cope from direct involvement or witnessing an
event
Adverse Childhood Experience study on how childhood traumatic experiences
Study affect adult health. ACE's rated on a scale of 1-10.
the higher the score, the higher their likelihood for
risky behaviors in adult hood. comparison study.
What are the six protective factors 1. Nurturing and Attachment
2. Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development
3. Parental Resilience
4. Social Connections
5. Concrete Supports
6. Social and Emotional Competence of Children
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Caregiver Protective Capacities - takes action
- sets aside own needs
- demonstrates adequate skills
- history of protecting
- self-aware
- intellectual able/capable
- understand threats to child
- recognized child needs
- understands protective role
- articulates plan to protect
- able to meet own needs
- resilient as a caregiver
- tolerant as a caregiver
- express love, empathy and sensitivity towards
child
- able to intervene to protect child
- positively attached to child
- aligned with child
Parents with PTSD report more bx problems in children
difficult for parent to concentrate/learn new
parenting skills
less likely to respond to child's needs
more difficult to providers to get sufficient hx
Maltreatment parenting behavior that is harmful and destructive
to a child's cognitive, social, emotional, and/or
physical development (in FL, refers to the
RESULTING HARM that occurs from the parenting
behavior)
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