Deck 1: The Evolution of Child Welfare Services

Question 1

Early approaches to child welfare in the United States included:

A)Families and children placed in almshouses and workhouses
B)State power to intervene in families based on Parens Patriae
C)The development of orphanages as alternatives to almshouses and placement
D)All of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The primary goals of historic family preservation programs included:

A)Reduce violence against child and adult family members and enhance well-being
B)Provide services to children with multiple risks
C)Assure safety,prevent placements,and improve family functioning
D)Reunify children in out-of-home placement with their family

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which factor is not a lasting impact of the Social Security Act of 1935:

A)The Act became the foundational social welfare policy of the United States
B)The Act established federal responsibility for the welfare of citizens.
C)The Act reinforced family responsibility for care and protection of children
D)The Act led to recognition of social and economic forces as contributors to poverty.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Children of color are over represented in the protective services system,but have shorter placements in foster care because of ICWA and other federal initiatives.

Question 5

The purpose of CPS has shifted from protecting children to assisting caretakers in keeping their children safe.

Question 6

In order for children to be adopted they must have:

A)Perfect physical health
B)Their parents rights terminated
C)Been in foster care at least 15 out of 22 months
D)Have no living relative

Question 7

Foster care is defined as placement with a family,and the definition usually does not include non-family placements such as group care and residential treatment.

Question 8

According to the text,research has shown all of the following except:

A)Head Start is an effective education program for economically disadvantaged children
B)Reunification increases risks to children
C)Kinship care providers tended to be older,poorer,and had mental health concerns
D)Children in open adoption arrangements have less anxiety and better long-term adjustment.
E)Family preservation programs resulted in short-term gains that were not sustained

Question 9

The Indian Child Welfare Act ICWA)gave states authority to place Native American
children with extended families,approved Native American foster homes,or other tribal placement resources.

Question 10

Domestic violence cross-training of protective service workers includes:

A)Training with law officers to understand and enforce restraining orders
B)Training in both investigation of abuse and anger management strategies for couples
C)Training with domestic violence workers to work with families,victims and batterers
D)Training with mental health workers to help children deal with post traumatic stress

Question 11

The Adoption and Safe Families Act ASFA):

A)Established limits on placement time and promoted goals of safety,permanence,and well-being for children
B)Required teen parents to live with parents or adopt other adults for family support and safety
C)Created IV-E,addressed foster care drift,and provided training funds
D)Clarified types of abuse and expanded those responsible to report abuse

Question 12

In the early 20^th century foster care was seen as a temporary placement for children.

Question 13

The Societies for the Protection of Children:

A)Created a nationwide network of foster families to protect children
B)Were a precursor to modern child protection,but practiced child rescue
C)Advocated for protection and rehabilitation of youth in juvenile court
D)Provided economic protection to needy families through Mother's Pensions

Question 14

Concurrent planning involves a dual focus of working toward reunification while at the same time developing plans for permanent placement.

Question 15

In working with substance abusing families time pressure is exerted by:

A)The timeline for recovery
B)The time that welfare benefits are available
C)The timeline for child development
D)The timelines set by ASFA
E)All of the above

Question 16

Identify the step that is not included in typical Family Group Conferencing programs:

A)The family develops a plan
B)Conferences are organized to accommodate family members and service providers
C)Agency approval of the final plan
D)An interdisciplinary team completes a mental health assessment

Question 17

A key publication outlining the needs of children with emotional disturbances was:

A)The Surgeon Generals Report on Mental Health 1999)
B)The Presidents New Freedom Commission Report 2003)
C)Jane Knitzer's report Unclaimed Children 1984)
D)None of the above

Question 18

Childcare is universally funded in many industrialized countries,whereas in the United States it is residually funded.

Question 19

Wraparound programs were initially used by child welfare agencies to relieve stress on families at risk of abuse and neglect.

Question 20

Most seriously emotionally disturbed youth receive services through the mental health system,thus relieving the burden on child welfare.

Question 21

A GAO study found that low salaries,high caseloads,administrative burdens,limited supervision,and inadequate training caused worker turnover.