CWEL License Exam Questions and
Answers46
60-Plus Process - ANSWERS -The 60-Plus Process applies to all pre-adoptive and pre-subsidized
guardianship cases.
True or False: The back-up plan should be specific, in writing, and legal if possible (standby or
short term adoption or guardianship). - ANSWERS -True
Extended Family Support Program (EFSP) - ANSWERS -A deflection program designed to keep
children out of the child welfare system and to stabilize relative caregiver families by gaining
private guardianship of the children and other state benefits.
True or False: Only DCP investigators can make a direct referral to EFSP. - ANSWERS -True
True or False: All other families must contact the DCFS Hotline directly to request a referral to
EFSP. - ANSWERS -True
True or False: Research also indicates that the single- most significant factor in achieving family
reunification is the occurrence of parent/children visits. - ANSWERS -True
Engagement - ANSWERS -A manner of interacting with another individual for encouragement of
participation
What are the Norman Laws - ANSWERS -- Inadequate food
-Inadequate clothing
- Inadequate shelter
,- environmental neglect
Define Vicarious Trauma: - ANSWERS -An occupational hazard for those working with
traumatized persons and trauma material. It is the process of change that happens because you
care about other people who have been hurt, and are responsible to help them.
Inter-Ethnic Placement Act (IEPAp24) - ANSWERS -Prohibits any consideration is children's race
or ethnicity as a factor in deciding which permemant placement will be in their best interest.
Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 - ANSWERS -Amends Title IV-E, Social Security Act.
Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 - ANSWERS -This act
extends assistance for foster care maintenance, adoption assistance, and kinship guardianship
program to eligible youth age 18 up to age 21.
Social Security Act Tittle IV-E - ANSWERS -Title IV-E eligible children receive foster care
reimbursement to achieve permanent living arrangements.
Social Security Act Title IV-B - ANSWERS -Establishes requirement to receive federal funding for
family support services, time-limited family reunification services, adoption promotion and
support services. Also creates funds for General child welfare services.
When was DCFS ? - ANSWERS -January 1st, 1964
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household suspected of abuse or neglect that resulted in moderate to severe harm to a child
who has made a plausible threat of such harm to a child? - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household who has a documented history of perpetuating child abuse/neglect or any person for
,whom there is a reason to believe that he/she neglected a previously abused or neglected a
child. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if child abuse is suspected and circumstances
suggest that child safety may be an immediate concern. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household is hiding the child, refuses access, or there is some indication that a caregiver may
flee with the child. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if the child is fearful of his/her home situation
because of the people living in or frequenting in the home. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household describes or acts towards the child constantly in a predominantly negative manner. -
ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household has dangerously unrealistic expectations for the child. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household expresses credible fear that he/she may cause moderate to severe harm to a child. -
ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household has not, will not, or is unable to provide sufficient supervision to protect child from
potentially moderate to severe harm. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household refuses to or is unable to meet a child medical or mental healthcare needs and such
lack of care may result in moderate to severe harm to the child. - ANSWERS -True
, True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household refuses or is unable to meet the child's need for food, clothing, shelter, and/or
appropriate environmental living conditions. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household whose alleged or observed substance abuse may seriously affect his/her ability to
supervise, protect or care for the child. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household whose alleged or observed mental/physical illness or developmental disabilities may
seriously impair or affect his/her ability to care for a child. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if the presence of violence, including domestic
violence affects a caregivers ability to provide care for a child and/or protection of a child from
moderate to sever harm. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household engaged in or credibly alleged to be engaged in human trafficking. - ANSWERS -True
Role of child welfare professional - ANSWERS -To achieve those outcomes in a timely and
effective manner.
Who needs a Child Welfare License? - ANSWERS -Child Protection Investigators and Supervisors,
Child Welfare Specialists and Supervisor employed by DCFS.
What does Social Work Practice require? - ANSWERS -Child safety, permanency, and well-being
for children, family, and parents.
Answers46
60-Plus Process - ANSWERS -The 60-Plus Process applies to all pre-adoptive and pre-subsidized
guardianship cases.
True or False: The back-up plan should be specific, in writing, and legal if possible (standby or
short term adoption or guardianship). - ANSWERS -True
Extended Family Support Program (EFSP) - ANSWERS -A deflection program designed to keep
children out of the child welfare system and to stabilize relative caregiver families by gaining
private guardianship of the children and other state benefits.
True or False: Only DCP investigators can make a direct referral to EFSP. - ANSWERS -True
True or False: All other families must contact the DCFS Hotline directly to request a referral to
EFSP. - ANSWERS -True
True or False: Research also indicates that the single- most significant factor in achieving family
reunification is the occurrence of parent/children visits. - ANSWERS -True
Engagement - ANSWERS -A manner of interacting with another individual for encouragement of
participation
What are the Norman Laws - ANSWERS -- Inadequate food
-Inadequate clothing
- Inadequate shelter
,- environmental neglect
Define Vicarious Trauma: - ANSWERS -An occupational hazard for those working with
traumatized persons and trauma material. It is the process of change that happens because you
care about other people who have been hurt, and are responsible to help them.
Inter-Ethnic Placement Act (IEPAp24) - ANSWERS -Prohibits any consideration is children's race
or ethnicity as a factor in deciding which permemant placement will be in their best interest.
Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 - ANSWERS -Amends Title IV-E, Social Security Act.
Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 - ANSWERS -This act
extends assistance for foster care maintenance, adoption assistance, and kinship guardianship
program to eligible youth age 18 up to age 21.
Social Security Act Tittle IV-E - ANSWERS -Title IV-E eligible children receive foster care
reimbursement to achieve permanent living arrangements.
Social Security Act Title IV-B - ANSWERS -Establishes requirement to receive federal funding for
family support services, time-limited family reunification services, adoption promotion and
support services. Also creates funds for General child welfare services.
When was DCFS ? - ANSWERS -January 1st, 1964
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household suspected of abuse or neglect that resulted in moderate to severe harm to a child
who has made a plausible threat of such harm to a child? - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household who has a documented history of perpetuating child abuse/neglect or any person for
,whom there is a reason to believe that he/she neglected a previously abused or neglected a
child. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if child abuse is suspected and circumstances
suggest that child safety may be an immediate concern. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household is hiding the child, refuses access, or there is some indication that a caregiver may
flee with the child. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if the child is fearful of his/her home situation
because of the people living in or frequenting in the home. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household describes or acts towards the child constantly in a predominantly negative manner. -
ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household has dangerously unrealistic expectations for the child. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household expresses credible fear that he/she may cause moderate to severe harm to a child. -
ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household has not, will not, or is unable to provide sufficient supervision to protect child from
potentially moderate to severe harm. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household refuses to or is unable to meet a child medical or mental healthcare needs and such
lack of care may result in moderate to severe harm to the child. - ANSWERS -True
, True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household refuses or is unable to meet the child's need for food, clothing, shelter, and/or
appropriate environmental living conditions. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household whose alleged or observed substance abuse may seriously affect his/her ability to
supervise, protect or care for the child. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household whose alleged or observed mental/physical illness or developmental disabilities may
seriously impair or affect his/her ability to care for a child. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if the presence of violence, including domestic
violence affects a caregivers ability to provide care for a child and/or protection of a child from
moderate to sever harm. - ANSWERS -True
True or false: Child abuse should be reported if A caregiver, paramour or member of a
household engaged in or credibly alleged to be engaged in human trafficking. - ANSWERS -True
Role of child welfare professional - ANSWERS -To achieve those outcomes in a timely and
effective manner.
Who needs a Child Welfare License? - ANSWERS -Child Protection Investigators and Supervisors,
Child Welfare Specialists and Supervisor employed by DCFS.
What does Social Work Practice require? - ANSWERS -Child safety, permanency, and well-being
for children, family, and parents.
