CHILD WELFARE CASE MANAGEMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
After receiving a case from investigations, what would be your first action? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
Review the file, check on upcoming court dates, visit the child, gather any missing info; star
t from abuse report to present day. Call and introduce yourself to parents. Child must be se
en within 2 working days from receipt of case and check the safety plan within 5 days
What is the purpose of the arraignment hearing? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Parent can be assigned an Attorney if they do not already have one, they are given the Dep
endency Petition, they can then consent, admit or deny to allegations in petition
What is accomplished at the disposition hearing? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Dispo determines appropriate services needed and placement of child
What documents are required at every disposition hearing? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Case Plan and FFA-O (Homestudy and Diligent search not always required).
What occurs if the court does not accept the case plan at the disposition hearing? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
If court does not accept case plan, another hearing will be held within 30 days to accept th
e case plan
What are the case plan goals identified by Chapter 39? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Maintain and Strengthen, Reunification, Adoption, Permanent Guardianship, Placement with
fit and willing relative, Another Planned Permanent Living Arrangement (APPLA)
When should a concurrent case plan goal be considered? What would you use to assist you
with this decision? - CORRECT ANSWER-
,Use all documentation compiled, case plan compliance, begin to consider at the 6 months j
udicial review; Reunification Prognosis Assessment for Concurrent Case Planning
How often are parents able to visit their children in out of home care? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Minimum once a month
Describe the Rilya Wilson Act. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Children under supervision of Dept; must participate 5 days a week, ages 0-
school age, if absent unexcused, CM must be notified after every absence and CM must ma
ke a home visit after 2 unexcused absences; if absent excused CM must be notified and ma
ke a home visit after 7 excused absences
What sources of financial assistance should be explored with a relative caregiver? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Relative Caregiver Funds-
and Temporary Cash Assistance. In regards to relative caregiver, child must be adjudicated
dependent or they can receive cash assistance until that time
What information must the counselor review with the relative caregiver? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
Talk with relative about facts of case, child specific needs, permanency and if they are willin
g to provide permanency; Missing Child Procedure
Who should be involved in the preparation of the case plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Parents, children (14 & up), GAL, caregivers
When a child is placed in out-of-home care, a case plan must be prepared by when? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Case plan must be prepared no later than 60 days after removal
What type and frequency of contact is required when a child is in shelter status? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
Child in shelter status must be seen every 7 days until adjudicated dependent or supervisio
, n is completed with supervisor after 30 days and the child has been assessed to be safe in
that out of home placement
Describe some of the components of the case planning process. - CORRECT ANSWER-
gather, organize info, make decisions about goal, assessment, services to be implemented, d
etermine needs and underlying causes, SMART outcomes
What should occur during the counselor's contacts with the children, parents and/or caretak
ers? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Talk about case plan progress/barriers, safety assessments, inform CG of next court date
What are the purposes/benefits of parent-child visitation? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Provides reassurance to child and family, helps to assess reunification capacity and progress,
provides an opportunity for intervention, allows for careful documentation, provides opport
unity for separated sibling to interact; Biggest indicator of successful reunification
What outside sources would you contact to obtain information regarding a family? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
Outside sources include anyone that will help benefit the investigation; service providers, sc
hool, neighbors, daycare, church...
Describe the mechanics in writing a case plan. - CORRECT ANSWER-
List maltreatments, strengths, causes, needs, and services necessary to address maltreatmen
t. Make sure outcomes and tasks match allegations in dependency petition
What will you be responsible for writing for the court for a Judicial Review Hearing? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Judicial Review Social Study Report (JRSSR)
What is the time frame for the initial Judicial Review Hearing? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Initial JR-
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
After receiving a case from investigations, what would be your first action? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
Review the file, check on upcoming court dates, visit the child, gather any missing info; star
t from abuse report to present day. Call and introduce yourself to parents. Child must be se
en within 2 working days from receipt of case and check the safety plan within 5 days
What is the purpose of the arraignment hearing? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Parent can be assigned an Attorney if they do not already have one, they are given the Dep
endency Petition, they can then consent, admit or deny to allegations in petition
What is accomplished at the disposition hearing? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Dispo determines appropriate services needed and placement of child
What documents are required at every disposition hearing? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Case Plan and FFA-O (Homestudy and Diligent search not always required).
What occurs if the court does not accept the case plan at the disposition hearing? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
If court does not accept case plan, another hearing will be held within 30 days to accept th
e case plan
What are the case plan goals identified by Chapter 39? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Maintain and Strengthen, Reunification, Adoption, Permanent Guardianship, Placement with
fit and willing relative, Another Planned Permanent Living Arrangement (APPLA)
When should a concurrent case plan goal be considered? What would you use to assist you
with this decision? - CORRECT ANSWER-
,Use all documentation compiled, case plan compliance, begin to consider at the 6 months j
udicial review; Reunification Prognosis Assessment for Concurrent Case Planning
How often are parents able to visit their children in out of home care? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Minimum once a month
Describe the Rilya Wilson Act. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Children under supervision of Dept; must participate 5 days a week, ages 0-
school age, if absent unexcused, CM must be notified after every absence and CM must ma
ke a home visit after 2 unexcused absences; if absent excused CM must be notified and ma
ke a home visit after 7 excused absences
What sources of financial assistance should be explored with a relative caregiver? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Relative Caregiver Funds-
and Temporary Cash Assistance. In regards to relative caregiver, child must be adjudicated
dependent or they can receive cash assistance until that time
What information must the counselor review with the relative caregiver? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
Talk with relative about facts of case, child specific needs, permanency and if they are willin
g to provide permanency; Missing Child Procedure
Who should be involved in the preparation of the case plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Parents, children (14 & up), GAL, caregivers
When a child is placed in out-of-home care, a case plan must be prepared by when? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Case plan must be prepared no later than 60 days after removal
What type and frequency of contact is required when a child is in shelter status? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
Child in shelter status must be seen every 7 days until adjudicated dependent or supervisio
, n is completed with supervisor after 30 days and the child has been assessed to be safe in
that out of home placement
Describe some of the components of the case planning process. - CORRECT ANSWER-
gather, organize info, make decisions about goal, assessment, services to be implemented, d
etermine needs and underlying causes, SMART outcomes
What should occur during the counselor's contacts with the children, parents and/or caretak
ers? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Talk about case plan progress/barriers, safety assessments, inform CG of next court date
What are the purposes/benefits of parent-child visitation? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Provides reassurance to child and family, helps to assess reunification capacity and progress,
provides an opportunity for intervention, allows for careful documentation, provides opport
unity for separated sibling to interact; Biggest indicator of successful reunification
What outside sources would you contact to obtain information regarding a family? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
Outside sources include anyone that will help benefit the investigation; service providers, sc
hool, neighbors, daycare, church...
Describe the mechanics in writing a case plan. - CORRECT ANSWER-
List maltreatments, strengths, causes, needs, and services necessary to address maltreatmen
t. Make sure outcomes and tasks match allegations in dependency petition
What will you be responsible for writing for the court for a Judicial Review Hearing? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Judicial Review Social Study Report (JRSSR)
What is the time frame for the initial Judicial Review Hearing? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Initial JR-
