CWCM Test questions with correct answers

I.C.W.A. - Answer 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act Protects Native American Heritage S.I.J.S. and its timeframe - Answer Special Immigrant Juvenile Status 1996 -Best interest of the child to stay in the U.S. and not return to their country of origin. - Must apply no later than 60 days after finding the child eligible and when it is in the best interest of the child. I.C.P.C. - Answer Interstate compact on the placement of children 1960 - Have to ask the judge for permission to move forward M.E.P.A. and its 3 mandates - Answer Multi Ethnic Placement Act - Decrease length of time children wait to be adopted -Can not deny or delay adoption or placement based solely on race, gender, ethnicity, etc. - Recruits foster and adoptive parents A.S.F.A. - Answer Adoption and Safe Families Act 1997