Chapter 12

Performance-Based Contracting

100

True/False: Performance based contracting is an "explicit agreement on what participating parties expect of each other".

True

200

How has Performance-Based Contracting changed in CPS work?

It used to be much more focused on the method of cps workers (what they do, how often, and for how long). Now it is much more focused on the outcomes and achievements of CPS workers.

300

What are the benefits of the new form of Performance-Based Contracting?

Practitioners are now held accountable to guarantee successful outcomes, so meetings do not end unsuccessfully. This makes receiving care much more cost effective for clients. It also gives practitioners more freedom and incentive to provide care that will end in a successful outcome.

Outcomes

100

True/False: There are no research data errors that could affect the outcomes in CPS practitioners are aiming for.

False

200

True/False: Research data cannot be used in a case unless the information directly relates to the case.

False

300

Why is it important for service providers to maintain detailed records in child and family service programs?

• A) To ensure clients can access services without federal oversight.
• B) To meet federal expectations and help states qualify for funding based on performance.
• C) To allow states to create their own definitions of success without review.
• D) To prioritize speed over accuracy in case management.

B) To meet federal expectations and help states qualify for funding based on performance.

Decision-Making

100

• Which one of these is NOT a factor in decision-making in CPS?
• A) Caregiver cooperation
• B) Collateral contacts
• C) Patient’s hair color
• D) Time available to work on a case.

C) Patient’s hair color

200

Which of the following is an example of an outcome rather than an outcome indicator in child welfare?

A) The percentage of children reunified with their families within 12 months
B) The number of foster homes available in a given region
C) Children are safe from harm while in foster care
D) The rate of substantiated abuse or neglect reports in foster care

C) Children are safe from harm while in foster care

300

Why is collaboration between researchers and practitioners in CPS important?

• A) Practitioners are solely responsible for creating new treatment models.
• B) Researchers and practitioners always have the same short-term goals.
• C) Research findings must be adapted by practitioners to meet the unique needs of each client.
• D) Practitioners should rely entirely on research findings to guide every decision.

C) Research findings must be adapted by practitioners to meet the unique needs of each client.

CPS Goals and Professionalism

100

15. True/False: Being organized is part of have professionalism in CPS.

True

200

• Which one of these is NOT a goal that CPS workers are accountable for?
• A) Workers are able to complete their work, keep scheduled appointments, and meet case timelines as outlined by state and federal law or agency policy.
• B) Workers document their decisions, their rationale for decisions, and their case activities on a timely basis.
• C) Workers communicate effectively with colleagues/peers, supervisors, court staff, community partners, and other professionals.
• D)Workers can finish cases as quickly as possible.

D) Workers can finish cases as quickly as possible.

300

What should a CPS worker consider before deciding an element of Confidentiality is a barrier?

If sharing the information will be helpful for the family, if there is not a way to avoid it, and if the family will consent to sharing the information.