Child Welfare Academy Competency Exam Practice

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• Which factor most directly influences timely permanency outcomes for children in foster care?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a form of child maltreatment?
• Which item is listed as a Step in the 7 Steps for Planning?
• Which action best addresses barriers to accessing substance use treatment for families?
• If a case has 3 clients, how many relations must be created according to the formula number of clients in a case times (clients in a case minus 1)?
• In the seven-step planning process, what comes immediately after developing objectives?
• Which statement about NAS-related coordination is most accurate?
• Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when setting realistic time frames?
• Which approach best supports school coordination to promote permanency and well-being?
• How do interagency collaborations enhance child welfare work, and what formal mechanisms support them?
• Which option is not a method of gathering assessment information?
• Why are timely, clearly defined timelines important in reunification planning?
• What professional boundaries should be maintained to ensure ethical practice?
• FMIS stands for what information system?
• Which statement about child neglect is true?
• How often should a client's educational performance information be documented in MD CHESSIE?
• More children of color in the child welfare system than expected is an example of which term?
• AFCARS stands for which system?
• Which concept refers to helping clients deal with one problem at a time or breaking down complex problems into manageable steps?
• Which approach is recommended to address barriers related to parental engagement and inconsistent compliance?
• Which statement best reflects considerations when working with LGBTQ+ youth in foster care?
• What are the core expectations of licensing standards for resource homes?
• What role does grief and loss play in foster care, and how should workers respond?
• What is the key distinction between a status offense and delinquency in juvenile justice?
• Which of the following is not typically a function of early case plan goals?
• In assessing risk and safety for children when domestic violence is present, which risk factor should be considered?
• What is forensic interviewing, and when is it appropriate to use it in child welfare?
• The social service worker framed Kathleen's initial discipline techniques as separate from the incident to help her see strengths. This technique is best described as:
• What is the best example of a strength-based question when interviewing a child?
• What is the role of building rapport in interviewing children about abuse?
• CIS stands for which system?
• What are the typical permanency options available for a child in foster care?
• What is the primary purpose of visitation between children and their parents?
• Which option correctly represents a strength-based interview example for a child?
• What is the typical timeline for a child welfare permanency hearing and its purpose?
• To establish a caregiver on the Relations screen, which arrangement must be used?
• In the case example, how old is the daughter who was abused?
• In the Functioning folder of MD CHESSIE, how many disabilities must be addressed?
• What should transition planning for youth aging out of foster care include?
• If a child is discovered in imminent danger, which sequence of steps should a worker take first?
• In the context of domestic violence assessment, which individuals are typically considered for evaluation?
• The MFRA reports the risk and protective factors in each situation and reflects the ________ used to make an evaluation of the level of risk present.
• Family Involvement Meetings involve birth families and relevant parties in key decisions to ensure a network of support for the child as well as the adults who care for them. This approach most closely follows which model?
• CINA stands for which designation?
• Under COMAR, what is the standard timeframe for initiating an on-site investigation after a suspected child abuse report, absent delay agreements?
• Which term describes a questioning technique that helps family members clearly and specifically describe their concerns or problems?
• Which of the following best describes the function of the Maryland Family Risk Assessment (MFRA)?
• What is included in the Maryland statute’s definition of child abuse?
• Which term describes a predictable natural emotional reaction to being forced to change or face difficult issues?
• Provides a synthesis of facts and feelings. Helps you to put the picture together and to make transitions. You have the opportunity to review and establish the next steps in the conversation.
• When domestic violence is a concern, who are you assessing?
• Which statement best describes a key component of a case plan to promote safety and well-being?
• How should ethical considerations govern mandated reporting and confidentiality?
• Why is neglect often considered the most common form of maltreatment?
• Which is the correct order of typical court proceedings in a child welfare case from filing to closure?
• Which of the following best describes the use of solution-focused questions when a client lacks confidence?
• Which item is listed as a Step in the 7 Steps for Planning?
• What is an interviewing technique for use in families where substance abuse is present?
• Which statement about children and families of color in the child welfare system is correct?
• What are the two factors associated with readiness to change?
• Which question best exemplifies a solution-defining question?
• What is the primary purpose of solution-focused solution-defining questions in family interviews?
• Which statement best reflects the Strengths Approach?
• The strength-based practice model that engages the family at every stage throughout the life of the case is best described as which type of practice?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a criterion for effective tasks?
• Which statement best describes trauma-informed practice in child welfare?
• Which statement best describes the importance of quality documentation in child welfare practice?
• What core skills are used to help the family tell their story from their perspective?
• What are important steps in connecting families to substance use treatment and recovery services?
• What is the purpose of a safety plan in child welfare?
• MD CHESSIE AFCARS fields are designated by which color?
• In service planning, the daycare waitlist example illustrates which factor?
• In setting goals for child welfare plans, what is the first criterion for ensuring goals are relevant?
• Which of the following is an example of mental injury in psychological abuse?
• In Jody's case, what is the most appropriate assessment outcome?
• Which term refers to factors that may lead to harm to the child right now or in the very near future?
• What is the role of Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in child welfare cases?
• Which of the following is a barrier category related to service availability?
• What are common barriers to reunification in child welfare cases, and what strategies address them?
• In safety planning, what best describes temporary safety planning?
• What interviewing approaches are recommended when talking to children about suspected abuse?
• In November 1997 President Clinton signed legislation affecting the public child welfare system. What is the name of this legislation?
• CARES is the acronym for which system?
• What are essential steps in creating an effective safety plan with families?
• In MD CHESSIE, contact notes can be edited for up to how many days before they become read only?
• Which item is listed as a Step in the 7 Steps for Planning?
• CSES stands for which system in child welfare data management?
• Disproportionality in child welfare refers to the overrepresentation of which group in the system?
• How can caseworkers effectively engage families from diverse cultural backgrounds?
• Under what circumstances is it appropriate to share information with outside parties in child welfare cases?
• What is an example of a solution-focused, past-success question a worker might ask a parent about enforcing routines?
• Which of the following is NOT a CPS Investigation finding type?
• What is the function of the SAFE-C?
• What ethical considerations apply when sharing information for research or case studies involving children?
• Which stage comes after Information Gathering in the four-stage assessment process?
• What is the optimum distribution of skills for engaging children and families?
• Which option is NOT one of the four stages of assessment?
• How should confidentiality be managed in mandated reporting contexts?
• Which of the following best represents a trauma-informed response in foster care?
• A child welfare worker is mandated to protect children and assist in the rehabilitation of families. This describes which role?
• Which statement is not true about genuineness, a core condition for a helping relationship?
• Statements that help the family member feel less alone in their situation are known as what type of skill?
• In trauma-informed care for child welfare, which principle focuses on avoiding actions that re-create past trauma?
• How should domestic violence considerations shape safety planning for children?
• Factors, called influences, may lead to harm to the child right now or in the very near future. This statement can best be applied to:
• What are the three types of findings in a CPS Investigation outcome?
• Which of the following is a safety risk factor to consider when assessing children in cases of domestic violence?
• Which factors influence timely permanency outcomes for children in foster care?
• Which of the following lists the stages of grieving as described in the material?
• How are abuse and neglect distinguished in child welfare terminology?
• Which statement best defines funneling?
• Which statement best describes disparity in child welfare services?
• The Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act required caseworkers to demonstrate what?
• Which item describes the proper use of the term 'Indicator' in child welfare assessment?
• Which elements are identified as Types of Resistance?
• What considerations are needed when serving children with disabilities?
• In case record, when you have an opinion that the client was under the influence, how should you document it?
• To determine the number of relations you must create, you should multiply the number of ___________ by ___________.
• Information analysis is one of four stages of the assessment process. Which of the following is not one of the other three stages?
• What is the purpose of trauma screening in child welfare, and how does it guide practice?
• Compare kinship care with non-relative foster care in terms of placement considerations.
• How can workers map and coordinate community resources to support a child and family?
• What are the core principles of trauma-informed care as applied to child welfare?
• Which item is listed as a Step in the 7 Steps for Planning?
• What are the three core components of a safety assessment when a child is at risk of harm?
• Which statement most accurately describes safety planning in cases involving domestic violence?
• Culture is defined as:
• Which criterion emphasizes that a task should be expressed in a positive, affirmative manner?
• AFS stands for which system?
• Which approach is most effective for de-escalating a high-stress family crisis?
• Which documentation formats are commonly used in child welfare to organize observations and actions?
• Which option correctly describes how to establish a caregiver on the Relations screen?
• On the Safe-C Assessment in MD CHESSIE, what items must be identified for every Safety Factor on the Safety Plan?
• Which of the following is a form of child maltreatment?
• Which term describes services provided unevenly based on a child’s race/ethnicity?
• When documenting responses from children during interviews about suspected abuse, which practice is essential?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between culture and child welfare practice?
• In the described scenario, the issue that should be addressed in the case plan is labeled as what?
• Which of the following is a barrier category related to a parent's ability and resources?
• What term describes information that something of concern may be present or may happen in the future?
• What is a central issue for batterers?
• What does SMART stand for in goal setting?
• Which are the three types of resistance?
• Which factors contribute to adolescent risk of running away or involvement with risky peers?
• When trying to gather information about Kathy's substance use, what assumption should you make about the amount she is using?
• The team notes that the couple argues frequently during the meeting. This barrier is best described as:
• Which approach best addresses cultural and linguistic barriers when working with immigrant families?
• List the key provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) that workers must follow.
• What are the primary confidentiality considerations in child welfare cases?
• What is the purpose of a resource directory in community mapping?
• Why are the Federal Child and Family Reviews important to child welfare practice?
• During an interview with Ms. Smith, she reports leaving her 4- and 6-year-old daughters alone from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. while she works a night shift. This scenario best illustrates which factor to consider in risk assessment?
• Family-Centered Practice is a:
• What is neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), and how should services respond in child welfare practice?
• In a meeting focusing on a child's behavioral difficulties, the worker's framing to highlight strengths is an example of:
• Name common tools or approaches used to assess trauma exposure and its impact.
• Keeping children safely in their homes whenever possible aligns most closely with which of the following outcomes?
• Which provision related to permanency hearings is correct under ASFA?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of using summarizing in a conversation with a family?
• Why is it essential to assess mental health and substance use as part of risk assessment?
• Which practice supports maintaining confidentiality and proper access to child welfare records?
• Which indicators suggest potential human trafficking of a child?
• In the progression of child sexual abuse, what is the third stage?
• Per COMAR Regulations, upon receipt of a report of suspected child abuse, DSS should initiate an on-site investigation within 24 hours unless:
• Which term describes a technique that narrows the focus of an interview by moving from broad questions to specific ones?
• The Federal CFCR assesses standards for how many program systems?
• Which statement is described as a core condition for a helping relationship?
• Which act forms the foundation of current Child Welfare practice due to providing funding and structure?
• What is the main purpose of Family Involvement Meetings?
• Which statement best describes Partializing?
• What elements should a child welfare case plan include to be effective?
• Presumptive rights and conditional rights refer to what?
• What does the acronym NYTD stand for in child welfare data systems?
• When conducting an assessment of a domestic violence victim, the worker should begin by:
• What best practices apply to documentation and record-keeping in child welfare?
• A substance exposed newborn can only be documented up to the age of how many days?
• Per COMAR Regulations, after a case has gone to continuing child protective services, for the first 30 days there shall be contact with the family:
• Describe the typical stages of the court process in a child welfare case.
• How do education rights and school involvement support child welfare outcomes?
• Who is typically considered a mandated reporter and what is the standard reporting timeframe?
• What steps should workers take when suspected medical neglect is present?
• During crisis intervention with families, which practice should be avoided?
• Which item is listed as a Step in the 7 Steps for Planning?
• What is the most common form of maltreatment?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of Solution-Focused Question?
• Which of the following is a barrier category related to interpersonal conflict in the family?
• The MFRA framework for risk evaluation relies on which method?
• During the seven-step planning process, what is the next step after developing objectives?
• What are the core conditions that are essential to the helping relationship?
• Which form is the least common and why?
• Which of the following is NOT a principle of record-keeping?
• How should a social worker prepare for and present testimony in court?
• Which technique helps the client feel their strengths are recognized by separating them from the incident?
• What signs may indicate financial exploitation or economic abuse of a child or family?
• Which of the following lists common developmental indicators that may signal abuse or neglect?
• What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and how do they influence child welfare practice?
• If five clients are in a case, how many relations must be created using the formula?
• The barriers described in the Jones Family case are best described as barriers related to:
• There are four methods of gathering assessment information. They are:
• Under ICWA provisions, what is required regarding tribal involvement?
• Mandatory and required areas in MD CHESSIE are identified by which indicators?
• When we are discussing the mental health of a parent, what are we assessing related to child maltreatment?
• What is the primary purpose of SOAP notes in child welfare documentation?
• Which term refers to factors that may lead to harm to the child over a longer period in the future?
• Which item is listed as a Step in the 7 Steps for Planning?
• Which of the following is a barrier category related to changes in life conditions?
• A case plan for the Jones family relies on a neighbor watching their child until a daycare spot opens, delaying due to a two-month wait. This example best describes which factor to consider in service planning?
• Which element is not typically included in an effective safety plan?
• How does school stability influence permanency and safety planning?
• Which of the following is NOT a stage of grieving as listed in the material?
• Techniques designed to point out that what the family member is experiencing is normal under the circumstances and that other individuals in their circumstance feel and act in similar ways, is a definition of what skill?
• What are the two categories of indicators?
• In the case example, at what age did Mrs. Smith begin drinking heavily?
• What is a key component of a comprehensive safety plan in child welfare practice?
• NCANDS stands for which national system?
• What is the purpose of joint case conferences in interagency collaboration?
• How does trauma-informed interviewing of caregivers support child welfare outcomes?
• What does the acronym CANS stand for?
• Which statement best describes the Strengths Approach?
• In a case plan example, the statement since age 14 she has been drinking heavily and often blackouts illustrates what type of issue?
• What does it mean that a child's rights are unconditional?
• Feedback is most helpful when it is
• MD CHESSIE stands for what?
• Which color denotes AFCARS fields?
• Which of the following is not a right or value of family-centered child welfare practice?