GA DFCS CHILDREN FUNDAMENTAL OCP
805PR Exam Questions And Answers
Solution Based Casework (3 components) - ANS 1. Prioritize Family Partnership
2. Focus on Practical Solution in Everday Life
3. Help Families Celebrate Success
________________________ is a organized structured process for moving families from where
they are now to self-sufficiency - ANS Case Management
Documentation must be completed within _______________ - ANS 72 hours
What are the four milestones? - ANS 1. Building Consensus
2. Getting organized on outcomes
3. Specific Action Steps
4. Document & Celebrate!
Engaging, honest conversation, I.S.A, and gathering information happen in which milestone? -
ANS Milestone 1
How often do we assess safety? - ANS Every time we have an interaction with the
child(ren) throughout the case
What is the request for removal called? - ANS Dependency Order
What is a CASA? - ANS Court appointed special advocate: volunteer appointed by the
court to assist the family
What does ICWA stand for? - ANS Indian Child Welfare Act
What is a SAAG? - ANS Special Assistant Attorney General: Lawyer who represents DFCS
What is a diligent search? - ANS Looking for family members, adult siblings, aunts, uncles,
etc who may be interested in the best interest of the child (for placement)
What is a Guardian Ad Litem? - ANS GAL: Child's attorney. Represents the child's
well-being
What 3 people can request a removal from a judge? - ANS Police
, Physician
DFCS
What are the 3 court proceedings? - ANS Preliminary Protective Hearing (PPH)
Adjudicatory Hearing
Dispositional Hearing
What is hearsay evidence? When can it be used? - ANS Evidence that was told to
someone. Word of mouth. This can be used at the PPH - Preliminary Protective Hearing
What are reasonable efforts? - ANS proving what you have done to aid in reunification
Who are putative fathers? - ANS Providing care for the child, but not the legal father
If we suspect a child is a victim of sex trafficking/sexual servitude?
Immediately report to - ANS GBI within 24 hours
What is the purpose of PPH? - ANS Determine whether there is probable cause to believe
the allegations are true. Hearsay evidence is admissible. Hearing is within 5 days
What is the purpose of the adjudicatory hearing? - ANS Determine is the allegations in the
petition are true and if the child is "dependent" under Georgia Law. Happens within 10 days.
What is the purpose of the dispositional hearing? - ANS To determine that actions and
recommendations are in the best interest of the child now that he/she has been found
dependent. Happens within 30 days.
What are we going to testify on at EVERY court hearing? - ANS Reasonable Efforts
S O L E R - ANS S = Sitting comfortable, angle, and distance
O = Open posture
L = Leaning forward time to time, Looking genuinely, and Listening actively
E = Effective eye contact without staring
R = Remaining relatively relaxed
S H E R - ANS S = Surfacing
H = Honoring
E = Exploring
805PR Exam Questions And Answers
Solution Based Casework (3 components) - ANS 1. Prioritize Family Partnership
2. Focus on Practical Solution in Everday Life
3. Help Families Celebrate Success
________________________ is a organized structured process for moving families from where
they are now to self-sufficiency - ANS Case Management
Documentation must be completed within _______________ - ANS 72 hours
What are the four milestones? - ANS 1. Building Consensus
2. Getting organized on outcomes
3. Specific Action Steps
4. Document & Celebrate!
Engaging, honest conversation, I.S.A, and gathering information happen in which milestone? -
ANS Milestone 1
How often do we assess safety? - ANS Every time we have an interaction with the
child(ren) throughout the case
What is the request for removal called? - ANS Dependency Order
What is a CASA? - ANS Court appointed special advocate: volunteer appointed by the
court to assist the family
What does ICWA stand for? - ANS Indian Child Welfare Act
What is a SAAG? - ANS Special Assistant Attorney General: Lawyer who represents DFCS
What is a diligent search? - ANS Looking for family members, adult siblings, aunts, uncles,
etc who may be interested in the best interest of the child (for placement)
What is a Guardian Ad Litem? - ANS GAL: Child's attorney. Represents the child's
well-being
What 3 people can request a removal from a judge? - ANS Police
, Physician
DFCS
What are the 3 court proceedings? - ANS Preliminary Protective Hearing (PPH)
Adjudicatory Hearing
Dispositional Hearing
What is hearsay evidence? When can it be used? - ANS Evidence that was told to
someone. Word of mouth. This can be used at the PPH - Preliminary Protective Hearing
What are reasonable efforts? - ANS proving what you have done to aid in reunification
Who are putative fathers? - ANS Providing care for the child, but not the legal father
If we suspect a child is a victim of sex trafficking/sexual servitude?
Immediately report to - ANS GBI within 24 hours
What is the purpose of PPH? - ANS Determine whether there is probable cause to believe
the allegations are true. Hearsay evidence is admissible. Hearing is within 5 days
What is the purpose of the adjudicatory hearing? - ANS Determine is the allegations in the
petition are true and if the child is "dependent" under Georgia Law. Happens within 10 days.
What is the purpose of the dispositional hearing? - ANS To determine that actions and
recommendations are in the best interest of the child now that he/she has been found
dependent. Happens within 30 days.
What are we going to testify on at EVERY court hearing? - ANS Reasonable Efforts
S O L E R - ANS S = Sitting comfortable, angle, and distance
O = Open posture
L = Leaning forward time to time, Looking genuinely, and Listening actively
E = Effective eye contact without staring
R = Remaining relatively relaxed
S H E R - ANS S = Surfacing
H = Honoring
E = Exploring
