Assuring Positive Educational Experiences
For Children in Out-of-home Care
All of the questions that were raised in the knowledge assessment that you took at the beginning of this module have now been addressed, so let’s take another look at those questions and review the correct answers at this time.
1. Child Protective Services can only remove a child from a home if there is an immediate threat of danger within their family or home.
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The correct answer is: False.
The protective capacities of the parent or other caregiver within the home, how well they manage threats of danger, is also considered. Threats of danger generally are behaviors, conditions or situations in the home which are likely to cause serious harm to the child.
2. The county or private child placing agency must consider the child’s school placement when selecting an out-of-home care provider.
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The correct answer is: True. The child’s school is understood to be an important connection for the child that should be maintained if possible.
3. There are circumstances that allow an officer to place a child in custody without a court order or signed parental consent.
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The correct answer is True. Law enforcement officers can take a child into custody in certain limited situations when an immediate response is required, such as when:
4. Any licensed provider of out-of-home care is considered safe for a child removed from their home.
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The correct answer is False. Not every facility is safe for every child. Sometimes the mix of children in a home or facility or a child’s specific behaviors or needs are not a good match, creating the potential for conflict that could endanger the child.
5. A plan is created for every child in out-of-home care that monitors their educational progress.
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The correct answer is True. Every child in out of home care has a Permanency Plan, a detailed written plan which the caseworker develops and submits to the court. For children in school, their educational progress is monitored and supported through the permanency plan. For children 15 years of age and older, a plan to help them transition to adulthood and independent living must be included.
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