Question 1

Open adoption refers to an arrangement whereby:&#10;A) The child maintains some contact with the birth parent(s)&#10;B) The birth mother interviews the adoptive parents before the placement&#10;C) There are numerous types of open adoption, including a and b&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Open adoption can encompass a range of arrangements, including both the child maintaining contact with the birth parent(s) and the birth mother interviewing adoptive parents before placement, among other possibilities.

Question 2

Termination of parental rights refers to:&#10;A) The removal of children from the home and placing them in foster care&#10;B) Substantiation that abuse or neglect occurred&#10;C) Permanent and final severing of all legal ties between parent and child&#10;D) An outdated procedure for breaking up families on Indian reservations.

Accepted Answer

Termination of parental rights is the legal process that permanently severs the legal relationship between a parent and their child, meaning the parent loses all rights and responsibilities regarding the child. This is distinct from temporary custody changes or findings of abuse/neglect without termination of rights.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a form of post-adoptive service:&#10;A) Support Groups&#10;B) Respite Care&#10;C) Family Therapy&#10;D) Foster Care&#10;E) Adoption Subsidy

Accepted Answer

Foster care is not a form of post-adoptive service; it is a temporary arrangement for children before permanent placement, such as adoption.

Question 4

Social workers are often involved in the homestudy necessary to process an adoption.

Accepted Answer

Social workers play a crucial role in the adoption process, conducting home studies to assess the suitability of a home for a child, evaluating prospective adoptive parents, and providing support and resources.

Question 5

In some states, family members of children in foster care are NOT provided the opportunity to adopt the children.

Accepted Answer

In many states, family members are often given priority or consideration for the adoption of children in foster care, as part of a practice known as "kinship care" or "relative adoption," aiming to keep children within their family network when possible.

Deck 14: Adoption