CWCM TEST QUESTIONS ANSWERED AND
GRADED|| ACE THE TEST
What is co-parenting? - CORRECT ANSWER Shared parenting responsibilities between parties
who do not live together.
Children have the right to have a relationship with both parents regardless of their relationship
with each other.
Potential Co-Parents in Child Welfare - CORRECT ANSWER Birth parents
Foster parents
Case Managers
GAL
Therapist
DCF
Core Tenants of Florida's Practice Model - CORRECT ANSWER Engage: Build rapport and trust
with the family.
Partner: Identify formal and informal partners who have knowledge about the family.
Gather Information
Assess and Understand
Plan for the child's safety: in or out of the home.
Plan for family change
,Monitor and adapt
6 Information Standards - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Nature and Extent of Maltreatment
2.Circumstances of Maltreatment
3.Child Functioning
4.Parent Discipline
5.General parenting
6.Adult functioning
Florida Safety Intervention Model (steps) - CORRECT ANSWER Hotline Assessment
CPI FFA: ID the problem
Ongoing FFA: determine changes
Safety Plan and Case Plan Eval
Anticipated outcome
Frequency of Unannounced Visits - CORRECT ANSWER One every 3 months
An initial family assessment must be completed within... - CORRECT ANSWER 15 working days
When should a TPR be filed? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 60 days of any child being in out of
home care for 12 of the previous 22 months.
,Objective of the FFA - CORRECT ANSWER Identify families where children are unsafe and in need
of ongoing protective supervision.
What is Family-Centered Practice? - CORRECT ANSWER Working with families to enhance their
ability to care for and protect their children.
Core Values of FCP - CORRECT ANSWER There is an intrinsic human worth in every family.
Every child must be protected from abuse and neglect.
Children should live in or as close as possible to their homes.
A child's home must be safe, stable and permanent.
A child must achieve success in school and in all aspects of health.
Involving family members solves conflict.
What are In-Home Services? - CORRECT ANSWER A program of specialized services for children
who have been maltreated by their caretakers and as a result are exposed to unhealthy
environments.
Purpose of In-Home Services - CORRECT ANSWER -Ensure continued protection of the child by:
- providing support services to maintain the family unit.
- assist parents in improving skills to meet the minimum needs of their child.
, What is out of home care? - CORRECT ANSWER A temporary, substitute-care service for a
planned period of time for children whose own families are unable to care for them.
Typical Out of Home Placements - CORRECT ANSWER Adult relative
Adult non-relative
Family foster homes
Group homes or facilities
Purpose of Out of Home Care - CORRECT ANSWER Provide the child with a family-like
experience
Provide an environment that is safe and nurturing
Provide support services to the bio family
Find and support and alternative permanent family
Reasons for Out of Home Care - CORRECT ANSWER Temporary Absence of the parent(s) due to
illness, incarceration, abandonment
Inadequate family supports within communities
Excessive stress in the parent's life
A parent's immaturity
Substance abuse, psychological or character problems that contribute to maltreatment.
GRADED|| ACE THE TEST
What is co-parenting? - CORRECT ANSWER Shared parenting responsibilities between parties
who do not live together.
Children have the right to have a relationship with both parents regardless of their relationship
with each other.
Potential Co-Parents in Child Welfare - CORRECT ANSWER Birth parents
Foster parents
Case Managers
GAL
Therapist
DCF
Core Tenants of Florida's Practice Model - CORRECT ANSWER Engage: Build rapport and trust
with the family.
Partner: Identify formal and informal partners who have knowledge about the family.
Gather Information
Assess and Understand
Plan for the child's safety: in or out of the home.
Plan for family change
,Monitor and adapt
6 Information Standards - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Nature and Extent of Maltreatment
2.Circumstances of Maltreatment
3.Child Functioning
4.Parent Discipline
5.General parenting
6.Adult functioning
Florida Safety Intervention Model (steps) - CORRECT ANSWER Hotline Assessment
CPI FFA: ID the problem
Ongoing FFA: determine changes
Safety Plan and Case Plan Eval
Anticipated outcome
Frequency of Unannounced Visits - CORRECT ANSWER One every 3 months
An initial family assessment must be completed within... - CORRECT ANSWER 15 working days
When should a TPR be filed? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 60 days of any child being in out of
home care for 12 of the previous 22 months.
,Objective of the FFA - CORRECT ANSWER Identify families where children are unsafe and in need
of ongoing protective supervision.
What is Family-Centered Practice? - CORRECT ANSWER Working with families to enhance their
ability to care for and protect their children.
Core Values of FCP - CORRECT ANSWER There is an intrinsic human worth in every family.
Every child must be protected from abuse and neglect.
Children should live in or as close as possible to their homes.
A child's home must be safe, stable and permanent.
A child must achieve success in school and in all aspects of health.
Involving family members solves conflict.
What are In-Home Services? - CORRECT ANSWER A program of specialized services for children
who have been maltreated by their caretakers and as a result are exposed to unhealthy
environments.
Purpose of In-Home Services - CORRECT ANSWER -Ensure continued protection of the child by:
- providing support services to maintain the family unit.
- assist parents in improving skills to meet the minimum needs of their child.
, What is out of home care? - CORRECT ANSWER A temporary, substitute-care service for a
planned period of time for children whose own families are unable to care for them.
Typical Out of Home Placements - CORRECT ANSWER Adult relative
Adult non-relative
Family foster homes
Group homes or facilities
Purpose of Out of Home Care - CORRECT ANSWER Provide the child with a family-like
experience
Provide an environment that is safe and nurturing
Provide support services to the bio family
Find and support and alternative permanent family
Reasons for Out of Home Care - CORRECT ANSWER Temporary Absence of the parent(s) due to
illness, incarceration, abandonment
Inadequate family supports within communities
Excessive stress in the parent's life
A parent's immaturity
Substance abuse, psychological or character problems that contribute to maltreatment.
