DCF Certification Test | 280 Questions with 100% Correct Answers

What are some of the resources available from the Office of Self Sufficiency? - Food Stamps, Medicaid, financial assistance When a child is on shelter status, how often must a social worker make face-to-face contact with that child? - At least once every 7 days How often must a social worker make an unannounced home visit? - At least once every 3 months What is a Children's Legal Service? - The attorney of the social worker Battered Child Syndrome - A clinical condition in young children who have suffered abuse. Coined by Kempe, when injuries on a child were not consistent with the given story. How often must judicial review take place? - Every 6 months Describe the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (ASFA) - 1. Declares that the child's health and safety must be the paramount concern. 2. Preserve and reunify families 3. Place the child in a timely manner 4. Permanent placement within 12 months SAFETY, PERMANENCY, WELL-BEING How often must a social worker make face-to-face contact with a child in state custody? - At least once every 30 days When should initial contact be made with a child? - Within 2 working days Least Intrusive