Question 1

The majority of children adopted from foster care are adopted by ______.

Accepted Answer

The majority of children adopted from foster care are adopted by their foster parents, who often decide to make their temporary care arrangement a permanent family bond through adoption.

Question 2

Children in military families are at greater risk for abuse or neglect when their parent(s) are deployed.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that children in military families can experience increased stress and potential for abuse or neglect during the periods of a parent's deployment due to the increased stress and challenges faced by the non-deployed parent or caregiver.

Question 3

Non-normative transitions include events such as the birth of a baby or death of a loved one after a prolonged illness,and they can be very difficult for children and families.

Accepted Answer

Non-normative transitions are those that are unexpected or do not follow the typical life course, unlike the normative transitions of birth and death, which are expected life events.

Question 4

Twelve-year-old Henry is sullen,angry,and worried about his father who was recently arrested and is now in jail awaiting trial.Studies show that what Henry is most in need of at this time is ______.

Accepted Answer

Henry needs accurate information about his father's whereabouts and safety to help him understand and cope with the situation. This knowledge can alleviate some of his worries and uncertainties, providing a sense of security during a difficult time.

Question 5

What is "dwell time" in the life of a military family?

Accepted Answer

Dwell time refers to the period post-deployment when the military family member is back home, allowing for family reintegration and adjustment.

Question 6

Researchers found that adolescents with a parent or family member in prison were very concerned about ______ because they feared being ______.

Accepted Answer

Adolescents with a parent or family member in prison often worry about confidentiality because they fear the stigma associated with having a relative incarcerated. This concern stems from the potential social and psychological impacts of being associated with someone in prison, including judgment or discrimination from peers and others in their community.

Question 7

Which statement about foster care is accurate?

Accepted Answer

The early American foster care system did indeed involve placing children in homes where they often served as indentured servants, working for their keep. This practice reflects the system's historical roots and its evolution over time to prioritize the welfare and rights of children.

Question 8

Parents who are deployed can still be involved in their children's education.

Accepted Answer

Deployed parents can stay involved in their children's education through various means such as regular communication, online monitoring of academic progress, and participation in virtual parent-teacher conferences, leveraging technology to bridge the physical distance.

Question 9

Children whose parents are incarcerated are more likely to ______.

Accepted Answer

Children with incarcerated parents face numerous challenges, including social stigma, economic hardship, and emotional distress, which can increase their risk of entering the criminal justice system.

Question 10

Children who move into better homes and neighborhoods suffer little or no negative consequences a result of a move,whereas students from poverty or single-parent homes who move often experience lower grades in school as a result.

Accepted Answer

Moving frequently can disrupt children's social networks and support systems, leading to stress and instability which can negatively impact their academic performance and emotional well-being, regardless of the home or neighborhood quality.

Question 11

Parents,other family members,and teachers can help buffer children from the damaging effects of stressful change.

Accepted Answer

These individuals can provide emotional support, stability, and guidance, helping children to navigate and adapt to changes in a healthier way, thereby mitigating potential negative impacts.

Question 12

How can teachers help children from military families to feel welcome and secure at school?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging classroom conversations and relationships among military and nonmilitary students helps create an inclusive environment. It fosters understanding and support among peers, which can significantly contribute to making children from military families feel welcome and secure.

Question 13

To help children in foster care succeed academically,teachers need to ______.

Accepted Answer

Having high expectations for success can motivate and encourage children in foster care to achieve their academic potential.

Question 14

Which strategy is recommended for teachers who will be working with students in active-duty military families?

Accepted Answer

Incorporating coping strategies into the curriculum is recommended for teachers working with students from active-duty military families. This approach helps students develop resilience and manage the unique challenges associated with having family members in the military, such as deployments and relocations.

Question 15

Technology can be used to overcome many of the challenges that prevent children from visiting incarcerated family members.Which challenge may still exist even with the use of technology,such as video conferencing?

Accepted Answer

Technology such as video conferencing eliminates the need for physical travel, making the distance to prisons (B) and the lack of public transportation (A) irrelevant. It also allows for potentially longer interactions, addressing the issue of short visit durations (D). However, it does not change the security protocols for physical visits, such as searches (C), but this challenge is not applicable to virtual visits, making it the correct answer by elimination.

Question 16

Rajah's twin 7-year-old brother recently died in an accident.His teacher knows all of Rajah's family members are in counseling to help them deal with their grief.In which way can Rajah's teacher help him in school as he goes through this difficult time?

Accepted Answer

C) This option respects Rajah's personal journey of grief and allows him to share memories and feelings about his brother on his own terms, providing a supportive environment without forcing him into discussions or situations he may not be ready for.

Question 17

Research indicates that children whose parents are in the military self-reported ______ as the most difficult aspect of military life.

Accepted Answer

Children often find the frequent relocations and changes in schools challenging, as these disrupt their social and educational stability.

Question 18

What method did the San Francisco Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership use to create the Bill of Rights for Children of the Incarcerated?

Accepted Answer

The Bill of Rights for Children of the Incarcerated was created based on the interviews and experiences of children who have incarcerated parents, ensuring that their voices and needs directly informed the rights outlined.

Question 19

Family members recover more quickly if they progress through all steps of the grieving process together.

Accepted Answer

Grieving is a highly individual process, and family members may progress through the stages of grief at different rates and in different ways, making it unrealistic for all members to recover more quickly by moving through the process together.

Question 20

Which classroom activity is likely to make foster children feel uncomfortable?

Accepted Answer

Creating a family tree with baby pictures can make foster children feel uncomfortable because it directly highlights their personal family situation, which might be complex, sensitive, or different from their peers.

Quiz 6: Students of Families in Transition