Question 1

Behaviors that typically pose moderate risk for child maltreatment include

Accepted Answer

A)   inappropriate corporal punishment.
B)   sexual abuse.
C)   high level of family stress.
D)   mild neglect (for example, a dirty house in which older children live) . A

Question 2

Discuss the significance of legal terminology and definitions with respect to inconsistencies inherent in CPS decision-making. Provide a specific example to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

The ambiguity of legal statutes and terminology, such as "reasonable efforts," present unique challenges with respect to CPS decision-making. This ambiguity may lead to unclear and/or non-specific operational guidelines for decision makers to follow, which will, in turn, lead to inconsistent decision within and between CPS staff.

Question 3

The final outcome of a CPS investigation is to

Accepted Answer

A)   determine whether an allegation of child maltreatment is substantiated.
B)   develop a case plan.
C)   hold meetings to involve the family in the decision-making process.
D)   determine any services needed to improve the families' overall well-being. A

Question 4

The principle that a child's ideal living environment is one that should be disrupted as little as possible is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   permanency.
B)   continuity.
C)   family preservation.
D)   family reunification.

Question 5

According to Child Protective Services: A Guide for Caseworkers, which of the following is NOT a basic philosophical tenet of CPS?

Accepted Answer

A)   A safe a permanent home is best for children.
B)   Families who need assistance from CPS are diverse.
C)   CPS efforts are most likely to succeed when clients actively participate in the process.
D)   When children are placed in out-of-home care, permanency planning should be developed slowly.

Question 6

Which of the following pieces of Federal legislation requires states to make reasonable efforts to prevent the removal of children from their parents care?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act
B)   Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
C)   Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act
D)   Keeping Children and Families Safe Act

Question 7

When a report of child maltreatment is unfounded, this means that

Accepted Answer

A)   credible evidence indicates that maltreatment has occurred.
B)   there is a lack of credible evidence to indicate that maltreatment has occurred.
C)   the alleged victim was not, in fact, maltreated.
D)   some evidence of maltreatment exists, but not enough to substantiate the case.

Question 8

As part of the family assessment process, a safety plan is typically developed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is a potential pitfall to the differential response system?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

A determination of indicated means that a caseworker has found enough evidence to substantiate that maltreatment has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The family group decision-making model includes the family in the case-planning process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following pieces of information MUST CPS have in order to investigate a report of child maltreatment?

Accepted Answer

A)   The name of the alleged victim.
B)   The name of the alleged perpetrator.
C)   A specific allegation of child abuse/neglect.
D)   The address where the child and/or alleged perpetrator live.

Question 13

The process by which an allegation of child maltreatment might lead to referrals for services rather than a CPS investigation is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   differential response system.
B)   investigative track.
C)   risk assessment.
D)   safety assessment.

Question 14

As part of the intake process, CPS agencies

Accepted Answer

A)   determine whether an allegation of child maltreatment is substantiated.
B)   develop concurrent plans for permanency.
C)   evaluate family progress.
D)   determine whether a report of child maltreatment should be accepted for further investigation.

Question 15

Discuss two advantages to differential response systems with respect to child welfare. What is a potential pitfall to this approach?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which of the following pieces of Federal legislation requires a national registry of substantiated cases of child maltreatment to be maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act
B)   Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
C)   Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act
D)   Keeping Children and Families Safe Act

Question 17

Describe the principle of family preservation and reunification. How has CPS' adherence to this principle been affected by federal legislation?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

The federally mandated principle that encourages CPS agencies to maintain biological families whenever possible

Accepted Answer

A)   is required by the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.
B)   is known as family preservation and reunification.
C)   is known as permanency.
D)   is administered by the Office on Child Abuse and Neglect.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT part of CPS' intake process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Determining whether a report meets statutory and/or agency guidelines.
B)   Conducting a safety assessment to determine the urgency of an allegation and the necessary agency response time.
C)   Including the alleged victims' family in the decision-making process.
D)   Deciding whether to accept a report of child maltreatment for further investigation.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT necessarily considered an "emergency" with respect to CPS response time (i.e., with 2 hours) following a report of child maltreatment?

Accepted Answer

A)   The report comes from a hospital emergency room.
B)   The report is for the physical abuse of a toddler.
C)   The report is for the sexual abuse of a child in which the alleged perpetrator lives in the child's home.
D)   The report is provided by a mandated reporter.

Exam 13: The Maltreated Child and Child Protective Services Response: What Happens After a Report Is Made

Behaviors that typically pose moderate risk for child maltreatment include

Discuss the significance of legal terminology and definitions with respect to inconsistencies inherent in CPS decision-making. Provide a specific example to support your answer.

The final outcome of a CPS investigation is to

The principle that a child's ideal living environment is one that should be disrupted as little as possible is known as

According to Child Protective Services: A Guide for Caseworkers, which of the following is NOT a basic philosophical tenet of CPS?

Which of the following pieces of Federal legislation requires states to make reasonable efforts to prevent the removal of children from their parents care?

When a report of child maltreatment is unfounded, this means that

As part of the family assessment process, a safety plan is typically developed.

What is a potential pitfall to the differential response system?

A determination of indicated means that a caseworker has found enough evidence to substantiate that maltreatment has occurred.

The family group decision-making model includes the family in the case-planning process.

Which of the following pieces of information MUST CPS have in order to investigate a report of child maltreatment?

The process by which an allegation of child maltreatment might lead to referrals for services rather than a CPS investigation is known as a(n)

As part of the intake process, CPS agencies

Discuss two advantages to differential response systems with respect to child welfare. What is a potential pitfall to this approach?

Which of the following pieces of Federal legislation requires a national registry of substantiated cases of child maltreatment to be maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?

Describe the principle of family preservation and reunification. How has CPS' adherence to this principle been affected by federal legislation?

The federally mandated principle that encourages CPS agencies to maintain biological families whenever possible

Which of the following is NOT part of CPS' intake process?

Which of the following is NOT necessarily considered an "emergency" with respect to CPS response time (i.e., with 2 hours) following a report of child maltreatment?