Question 1

Under ASFA,the three stages of a Child and Family Service Review are:

Accepted Answer

The three stages of a Child and Family Service Review under ASFA (Adoption and Safe Families Act) are self-assessment, on-site review, and Program Improvement Plan (PIP).

Question 2

The Missouri Model demonstrated that in order to maintain quality CPS should focus solely on abuse investigation.

Accepted Answer

The Missouri Model emphasizes a balanced approach that includes both investigation and family support services, not solely focusing on abuse investigation.

Question 3

A typical order of least restrictive to most restrictive services is:

Accepted Answer

The order from least restrictive to most restrictive services typically starts with foster care, followed by therapeutic foster care, group care, residential treatment, and finally hospital care.

Question 4

Research on family support programs has shown that:

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Question 5

When federal and state policy makers have focused on foster care the main issues have been:

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Question 6

The total estimated direct and indirect of child abuse and neglect in the United States is $70 billion per year.

Accepted Answer

The question states that the total estimated direct and indirect of child abuse and neglect in the United States is $70 billion per year, which is a true statement.

Question 7

Studies of CPS have shown that early contact,longer contact,weekly contact,teamwork,and follow-up consistently lead to successful intervention.

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Question 8

In CPS investigations the decision to focus on the safety of the child and needs of the family in lieu of substantiating maltreatment)is called:

Accepted Answer

Alternative or differentiated response is a CPS investigation approach that focuses on the safety of the child and needs of the family rather than solely on substantiating maltreatment.

Question 9

Most states utilize standard risk and safety assessment protocols during the investigation process.

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Question 10

The adoption disruption rate for children over 3 is 24 to 25% and for children ages 12 to 17 is 10 to 16%.

Accepted Answer

The adoption disruption rate is generally higher for older children, with rates for children ages 12 to 17 typically being higher than those for children over 3.

Question 11

Annually about 500,000 children exit foster care to live independently.

Accepted Answer

The number of children exiting foster care to live independently annually is significantly lower than 500,000. Many children exit foster care through reunification with family, adoption, or guardianship rather than living independently.

Question 12

Which area was not addressed in the 2003 ACYF nationwide study of CPS services:

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Question 13

The foster child's adjustment to the school environment is as important as adjustment to the family environment.

Accepted Answer

Both school and family environments play crucial roles in a foster child's development, impacting their social, emotional, and academic well-being.

Question 14

Professionals reporting maltreatment tend to give more specific information than neighbors and anonymous reporters.

Accepted Answer

Professionals are typically trained to recognize and report specific signs of maltreatment, leading to more detailed reports compared to neighbors or anonymous reporters who may lack such training.

Question 15

It has been difficult to apply ASFA directives to children in residential treatment for all of the following reasons except:

Accepted Answer

Most youth discharging to independent living is not a reason why ASFA directives are difficult to apply, as ASFA focuses on permanency planning rather than the discharge destination.

Quiz 3: Policy and Research in Child Welfare Introduction