Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Child Support Enforcement program?

Accepted Answer

A)  establishing paternity and locating noncustodial parents 
B)  establishing child support obligations where they are not already in place 
C)  collecting child support directly for families 
D)  augmenting child support collections up to the federal poverty line 
A)  establishing paternity and locating noncustodial parents 
B)  establishing child support obligations where they are not already in place 
C)  collecting child support directly for families 
D)  augmenting child support collections up to the federal poverty line D

Question 2

How would you analyze the effects of the Adoption and Safe Families Act from an intersectional perspective?

Accepted Answer

Some women face particular challenges in complying with the timelines imposed by ASFA, including those experiencing domestic violence, those struggling with addictions, and those incarcerated These women may not be able to meet court requirements, particularly where those reflect gendered understandings about what "good parenting" entails Additionally, parents of color and those from particular ethnic groups may be more likely to come to the attention to child welfare agencies/workers, which may then endanger their parental rights And, differences in socioeconomic status and other dimensions may affect parents' access to legal representation; in turn, this can influence their outcomes in child welfare proceedings Policies such as ASFA, while neutral on their face, should be carefully analyzed for these intersectional effects

Question 3

Describe at least one significant evolution in child welfare policy over the past 30 years.

Accepted Answer

Greater emphasis on permanency planning; more resources for family preservation; privatization and increased local control

Question 4

Evidence on privatization within child welfare has demonstrated that:

Accepted Answer

A)  outcomes for children are far superior in a privatized environment 
B)  social workers are more satisfied with their child welfare work in private agencies 
C)  private agencies can protect children much more efficiently than public agencies 
D)  it is still unclear whether client outcomes are maximized in privatized arrangements 
A)  outcomes for children are far superior in a privatized environment 
B)  social workers are more satisfied with their child welfare work in private agencies 
C)  private agencies can protect children much more efficiently than public agencies 
D)  it is still unclear whether client outcomes are maximized in privatized arrangements

Question 5

Which of the following could be an example of trauma-informed agency policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  requiring a client to explain their story to all workers, so that everyone understands what they have gone through 
B)  keeping lights low so the environment looks calm 
C)  disclosing workers' own experiences with trauma, to create common ground 
D)  none of the above 
A)  requiring a client to explain their story to all workers, so that everyone understands what they have gone through 
B)  keeping lights low so the environment looks calm 
C)  disclosing workers' own experiences with trauma, to create common ground 
D)  none of the above

Question 6

From a strengths perspective, what policy changes would be most beneficial in preventing child maltreatment?

Accepted Answer

• addressing addictions challenges to he

Question 7

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW)'s policy stance on child welfare workers can be characterized as:

Accepted Answer

A)  given the constant cost pressures of child welfare agencies, they should utilize para-professionals and other indigenous workers whenever possible 
B)  child welfare workers should always be of the same race and ethnicity of the children with whom they are working 
C)  an undergraduate or graduate degree in social work should be required for the administration of public child welfare services 
D)  they should be paid more than other social workers, since they do more difficult work 
A)  given the constant cost pressures of child welfare agencies, they should utilize para-professionals and other indigenous workers whenever possible 
B)  child welfare workers should always be of the same race and ethnicity of the children with whom they are working 
C)  an undergraduate or graduate degree in social work should be required for the administration of public child welfare services 
D)  they should be paid more than other social workers, since they do more difficult work

Question 8

What changed in the 1960s that attracted more attention to the problem of child abuse?

Accepted Answer

In the 1960s, the issue of child abuse w

Question 9

As reauthorized in 2004, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990 requires states to:

Accepted Answer

A)  mainstream all students with disabilities into 'regular' classrooms 
B)  exempt all students with disabilities from the requirements of the No Child Left Behind legislation 
C)  meet children's educational needs in the "least restrictive environment" 
D)  standardize services provided to students with disabilities, across the states 
A)  mainstream all students with disabilities into 'regular' classrooms 
B)  exempt all students with disabilities from the requirements of the No Child Left Behind legislation 
C)  meet children's educational needs in the "least restrictive environment" 
D)  standardize services provided to students with disabilities, across the states

Question 10

Today, threats to the Indian Child Welfare Act include:

Accepted Answer

A)  allegations that it discriminates based on race 
B)  insufficient funds to support tribes' implementation efforts 
C)  continued high levels of need for child welfare services in many Native communities 
D)  All the above 
A)  allegations that it discriminates based on race 
B)  insufficient funds to support tribes' implementation efforts 
C)  continued high levels of need for child welfare services in many Native communities 
D)  All the above

Question 11

The Family First Prevention Services Act:

Accepted Answer

A)  raised the standard social workers must meet before removing children from their birth parents 
B)  provided more money for states to train social workers in culturally-competent child welfare practices 
C)  allowed states and tribes to utilize Title IV-E funds for prevention services that allow at-risk children to remain with their parents or other relatives 
D)  ended the practice of using foster parents other than kinship placements 
A)  raised the standard social workers must meet before removing children from their birth parents 
B)  provided more money for states to train social workers in culturally-competent child welfare practices 
C)  allowed states and tribes to utilize Title IV-E funds for prevention services that allow at-risk children to remain with their parents or other relatives 
D)  ended the practice of using foster parents other than kinship placements

Question 12

The main impetus for the Indian Child Welfare Act was:

Accepted Answer

A)  extremely high rates of child abuse and neglect among Native communities 
B)  disproportionate out-of-home placements for Native children and their implications for loss of Native sovereignty 
C)  high costs for foster care for Native children 
D)  need for greater incentives to recruit more foster care families to take custody of Native children 
A)  extremely high rates of child abuse and neglect among Native communities 
B)  disproportionate out-of-home placements for Native children and their implications for loss of Native sovereignty 
C)  high costs for foster care for Native children 
D)  need for greater incentives to recruit more foster care families to take custody of Native children

Question 13

Among the reasons that the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 is considered a particularly important piece of federal legislation is its:

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasis on family preservation as a major goal of the child welfare system 
B)  granting of authority over the disposition of Native children to tribal entities 
C)  radical restructuring of the financing of child welfare activities 
D)  redefinition of the standards for abuse and neglect 
A)  emphasis on family preservation as a major goal of the child welfare system 
B)  granting of authority over the disposition of Native children to tribal entities 
C)  radical restructuring of the financing of child welfare activities 
D)  redefinition of the standards for abuse and neglect

Question 14

Describe at least two demographic changes related to the child population that will impact social policy for children.

Accepted Answer

Increasing ethnic diversity, children mo

Question 15

You are a social work policy practitioner making an appeal to the state legislature for a policy that would increase funding for alternatives to incarceration for juvenile offenders. What arguments could you use, in addition to your strengths-based social work values, to effectively make this case?

Accepted Answer

Treating youth in their home communities

Question 16

How do recent changes in juvenile justice policy illustrate the concept of 'policy windows of opportunity', described in earlier chapters of the text?

Accepted Answer

The definition of the problem in juvenil

Question 17

How do traditional beliefs about families and child development contribute to relative lack of policy action to address childcare affordability, availability, and quality?

Accepted Answer

US family policy still largely assumes o

Question 18

The attitude of U.S. social policy regarding child maltreatment can be characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  care and concern for this most valuable resource, from the beginning of the nation 
B)  little action until the mid-19th century and few formalized structures until the 1960s 
C)  a reluctance to infringe on parents' rights to discipline their children 
D)  desire to let the federal government take control 
A)  care and concern for this most valuable resource, from the beginning of the nation 
B)  little action until the mid-19th century and few formalized structures until the 1960s 
C)  a reluctance to infringe on parents' rights to discipline their children 
D)  desire to let the federal government take control

Question 19

As a child welfare social worker, what would be 2-3 of your priorities for TANF reform?

Accepted Answer

• increasing benefits to provide an adeq

Question 20

Which of the following is a true characterization of the juvenile justice system?

Accepted Answer

A)  the juvenile justice system parallels the adult criminal justice system, with the only difference being that the offenders are younger 
B)  juvenile offenders are becoming progressively more violent, which requires programs to adopt new intervention methods 
C)  despite declining levels of youth crime, public sentiment continues to insist on harsh treatment of juvenile offenders 
D)  to address the failure of incarceration in reducing juvenile crime, more states have increased their emphasis on rehabilitation; fewer now process juveniles in adult justice systems 
A)  the juvenile justice system parallels the adult criminal justice system, with the only difference being that the offenders are younger 
B)  juvenile offenders are becoming progressively more violent, which requires programs to adopt new intervention methods 
C)  despite declining levels of youth crime, public sentiment continues to insist on harsh treatment of juvenile offenders 
D)  to address the failure of incarceration in reducing juvenile crime, more states have increased their emphasis on rehabilitation; fewer now process juveniles in adult justice systems

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Child Support Enforcement program?

How would you analyze the effects of the Adoption and Safe Families Act from an intersectional perspective?

Describe at least one significant evolution in child welfare policy over the past 30 years.

Evidence on privatization within child welfare has demonstrated that:

Which of the following could be an example of trauma-informed agency policy?

From a strengths perspective, what policy changes would be most beneficial in preventing child maltreatment?

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW)'s policy stance on child welfare workers can be characterized as:

What changed in the 1960s that attracted more attention to the problem of child abuse?

As reauthorized in 2004, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990 requires states to:

Today, threats to the Indian Child Welfare Act include:

The Family First Prevention Services Act:

The main impetus for the Indian Child Welfare Act was:

Among the reasons that the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 is considered a particularly important piece of federal legislation is its:

Describe at least two demographic changes related to the child population that will impact social policy for children.

You are a social work policy practitioner making an appeal to the state legislature for a policy that would increase funding for alternatives to incarceration for juvenile offenders. What arguments could you use, in addition to your strengths-based social work values, to effectively make this case?

How do recent changes in juvenile justice policy illustrate the concept of 'policy windows of opportunity', described in earlier chapters of the text?

How do traditional beliefs about families and child development contribute to relative lack of policy action to address childcare affordability, availability, and quality?

The attitude of U.S. social policy regarding child maltreatment can be characterized by:

As a child welfare social worker, what would be 2-3 of your priorities for TANF reform?

Which of the following is a true characterization of the juvenile justice system?

Social Work and Social Policy: A Strengths Perspective

The Historical Context: Basic Concepts and Early Influences

The Historical Context: Development of Our Current Welfare System

The Economic and Political Contexts

Tools for Determining Need and Analyzing Social Policy

Social Policy Development and Policy Practice

Civil Rights

Income- and Asset-Based Social Policies and Programs

Health and Mental Health Policies and Programs

Policies and Programs for Older Adults

The Future

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Exam 9: Policies and Programs for Children and Families

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Child Support Enforcement program?

How would you analyze the effects of the Adoption and Safe Families Act from an intersectional perspective?

Describe at least one significant evolution in child welfare policy over the past 30 years.

Evidence on privatization within child welfare has demonstrated that:

Which of the following could be an example of trauma-informed agency policy?

From a strengths perspective, what policy changes would be most beneficial in preventing child maltreatment?

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW)'s policy stance on child welfare workers can be characterized as:

What changed in the 1960s that attracted more attention to the problem of child abuse?

As reauthorized in 2004, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990 requires states to:

Today, threats to the Indian Child Welfare Act include:

The Family First Prevention Services Act:

The main impetus for the Indian Child Welfare Act was:

Among the reasons that the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 is considered a particularly important piece of federal legislation is its:

Describe at least two demographic changes related to the child population that will impact social policy for children.

You are a social work policy practitioner making an appeal to the state legislature for a policy that would increase funding for alternatives to incarceration for juvenile offenders. What arguments could you use, in addition to your strengths-based social work values, to effectively make this case?

How do recent changes in juvenile justice policy illustrate the concept of 'policy windows of opportunity', described in earlier chapters of the text?

How do traditional beliefs about families and child development contribute to relative lack of policy action to address childcare affordability, availability, and quality?

The attitude of U.S. social policy regarding child maltreatment can be characterized by:

As a child welfare social worker, what would be 2-3 of your priorities for TANF reform?

Which of the following is a true characterization of the juvenile justice system?

Social Work and Social Policy: A Strengths Perspective

The Historical Context: Basic Concepts and Early Influences

The Historical Context: Development of Our Current Welfare System

The Economic and Political Contexts

Tools for Determining Need and Analyzing Social Policy

Social Policy Development and Policy Practice

Civil Rights

Income- and Asset-Based Social Policies and Programs

Health and Mental Health Policies and Programs

Policies and Programs for Older Adults

The Future

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