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Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) Federal law stating permanency must be finalized 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 (SIJS) Federal law that assist undocumented children in 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 Welfare Act of 1980 National minimum standard for activities in the child welfare system. Requires for
(AACWA) case plans to include permanence goals and are reviewed every 6 months to
ensure goals are revised and updated
Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Kinship guardianship assistance option on behalf of children who have been in
Adoptions Act of 2008 foster care of whom a relative is taking legal guardianship
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 Placement of Children Procedures for children places across state lines. 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 child welfare? The health and safety of children.
, How should the child protection system engage families In constructive, supportive, and non-adversarial relationships.
during prevention/intervention?
What is the goal of prevention/intervention in terms of To intrude as little as possible into the life of the family, focused on clearly
family intrusion? defined objectives.
What should prevention/intervention be based upon? Outcomes evaluation results that demonstrate 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
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 performance measures within 1. stability in out of home care (no more than two houses)
child well-being for child welfare system are: 2. achievement of permanency within 12 months of 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 study on how childhood traumatic experiences 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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Terms in this set (143)
Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) Federal law stating permanency must be finalized 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 (SIJS) Federal law that assist undocumented children in 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 Welfare Act of 1980 National minimum standard for activities in the child welfare system. Requires for
(AACWA) case plans to include permanence goals and are reviewed every 6 months to
ensure goals are revised and updated
Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Kinship guardianship assistance option on behalf of children who have been in
Adoptions Act of 2008 foster care of whom a relative is taking legal guardianship
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 Placement of Children Procedures for children places across state lines. 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 child welfare? The health and safety of children.
, How should the child protection system engage families In constructive, supportive, and non-adversarial relationships.
during prevention/intervention?
What is the goal of prevention/intervention in terms of To intrude as little as possible into the life of the family, focused on clearly
family intrusion? defined objectives.
What should prevention/intervention be based upon? Outcomes evaluation results that demonstrate 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
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 performance measures within 1. stability in out of home care (no more than two houses)
child well-being for child welfare system are: 2. achievement of permanency within 12 months of 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 study on how childhood traumatic experiences 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
