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social security act (title IV-E) - ANSWER federal law that provides federal funds to serve needy
children and families
title IV E is where most of our funding comes from
DCFS mission - ANSWER protect children
well being
permenancy
dual mandate - ANSWER we are mandated to do 2 things: protect children and support families
title IV-E - ANSWER receive foster care reimbursement to achieve permanent living arrangements,
written case plans, periodic review of progress by an independent third party
indian child welfare act ICWA - ANSWER native American children who have tribal affiliation, we
have to contact their tribal leaders
IEPA 4 critical elements - ANSWER - decrease time kids wait to be adopted
- prevent discrimination on basis of race, color, or national origin when selecting foster/adoptive
placement
- recruit diverse pool of foster/adoptive families of all races/ethnic groups
- provide stiff penalties for violation of the act
adoption and safe families act (ASFA) - ANSWER gotta get kids permanency as soon as possible;
parents show reasonable progress in 12 months
ANCRA (placement specialty exam) - ANSWER requires mandated reporters to call the hotline if they
suspect abuse and neglect
failure to report is// - ANSWER class A misdemeanor
, safe haven law - ANSWER infant no more than 30 days old to be able to be dropped at a law
enforcement agency no questions asked
who can take protective custody of abused/neglected kids - ANSWER officers of local law, DCFS child
protect workers, physicians
worker roles that we fulfill (pg 21) - ANSWER placement caseworkers work with families who have
had kids removed and placed in substitute care; their goal is to help families correct the issues that
led to the removal of their children and assist them in providing a safe environment for the children
to return home
delegated authority (start of unit 2) - ANSWER we have the authority delegated to us by law to
intervene in cases where there is abuse/neglect or safety issues for the child
full disclosure - ANSWER families need all of the info about what is happening with their children
and what they need to do to have them returned to their care
rules 412.50 - ANSWER you and I can get our license suspended/revoked; most common reason why
worker's license get revoked is b/c they make up information and don't get all their contacts in; false
info = no go
DCFS code of ethics - ANSWER identifies values and responsibilities, guides daily conduct, assists
child welfare professionals with making consistent and objective ethical decisions, reinforced
accountability to society and the individuals served, consult with peers and supervisors about ethical
dilemmas
fiduciary relationships - ANSWER one that is based on trust; have to have trustworthiness to fulfill
our role with our client; our clients are less powerful than us, we are intervening in their lives and we
need to use our greater power for their benefit (qualities are listed in packet)
cultural competence - ANSWER valuing cultural diversity and respecting differences
confidentiality - ANSWER certain things we always have to maintain confidential = identity of
reporter, can't tell names of other people who provided info, limitations on the release of
information for parents (mental health info, HIV infected, etc)
permanency initiative - ANSWER children's health/safety are always the paramount concern; diligent
searches for family members that are missing must be done; court permanency hearing must occur
social security act (title IV-E) - ANSWER federal law that provides federal funds to serve needy
children and families
title IV E is where most of our funding comes from
DCFS mission - ANSWER protect children
well being
permenancy
dual mandate - ANSWER we are mandated to do 2 things: protect children and support families
title IV-E - ANSWER receive foster care reimbursement to achieve permanent living arrangements,
written case plans, periodic review of progress by an independent third party
indian child welfare act ICWA - ANSWER native American children who have tribal affiliation, we
have to contact their tribal leaders
IEPA 4 critical elements - ANSWER - decrease time kids wait to be adopted
- prevent discrimination on basis of race, color, or national origin when selecting foster/adoptive
placement
- recruit diverse pool of foster/adoptive families of all races/ethnic groups
- provide stiff penalties for violation of the act
adoption and safe families act (ASFA) - ANSWER gotta get kids permanency as soon as possible;
parents show reasonable progress in 12 months
ANCRA (placement specialty exam) - ANSWER requires mandated reporters to call the hotline if they
suspect abuse and neglect
failure to report is// - ANSWER class A misdemeanor
, safe haven law - ANSWER infant no more than 30 days old to be able to be dropped at a law
enforcement agency no questions asked
who can take protective custody of abused/neglected kids - ANSWER officers of local law, DCFS child
protect workers, physicians
worker roles that we fulfill (pg 21) - ANSWER placement caseworkers work with families who have
had kids removed and placed in substitute care; their goal is to help families correct the issues that
led to the removal of their children and assist them in providing a safe environment for the children
to return home
delegated authority (start of unit 2) - ANSWER we have the authority delegated to us by law to
intervene in cases where there is abuse/neglect or safety issues for the child
full disclosure - ANSWER families need all of the info about what is happening with their children
and what they need to do to have them returned to their care
rules 412.50 - ANSWER you and I can get our license suspended/revoked; most common reason why
worker's license get revoked is b/c they make up information and don't get all their contacts in; false
info = no go
DCFS code of ethics - ANSWER identifies values and responsibilities, guides daily conduct, assists
child welfare professionals with making consistent and objective ethical decisions, reinforced
accountability to society and the individuals served, consult with peers and supervisors about ethical
dilemmas
fiduciary relationships - ANSWER one that is based on trust; have to have trustworthiness to fulfill
our role with our client; our clients are less powerful than us, we are intervening in their lives and we
need to use our greater power for their benefit (qualities are listed in packet)
cultural competence - ANSWER valuing cultural diversity and respecting differences
confidentiality - ANSWER certain things we always have to maintain confidential = identity of
reporter, can't tell names of other people who provided info, limitations on the release of
information for parents (mental health info, HIV infected, etc)
permanency initiative - ANSWER children's health/safety are always the paramount concern; diligent
searches for family members that are missing must be done; court permanency hearing must occur
