LOA
What is LOA
Leave of Absence
Who can report suspected abuse or neglect to child services?
Anyone! Some people are required to report any suspicion - mandated reporters
Name of the organization that: investigates reports of child abuse + finds foster and adoptive homes for abused and neglected children + provides numerous support services and innovative programs to help families in need
DFCS - Division of Family and Children Services
How old do you have to be to apply to be a foster parent?
25
What is one of the most common mental health issues in adolescents who have been in foster care at some point in their lives?
Depression, social phobia, or panic syndrome
Why do residents/fellow go out on leave
1. Personal
2. Maternity
3. Health
What is the definition of Child Sexual Abuse
“...any interaction between a child and an adult (or another child) in which the child is used for the sexual stimulation of the perpetrator or an observer…”
Name the program that DFCS uses to help promote adoption for kids over 8, sibling groups, or children with special needs who have been in the foster care system for a while
Wednesday's Child
Can you apply to be a single foster parent?
Yes
When compared to war veterans, are fostered adolescents ½ as likely, equally as likely, or twice as likely to develop PTSD?
Twice as likely
Which kind of adoption has better outcomes for children? Closed adoption or Open adoption?
Open Adoption
What percent of juvenile victims know their perpetrator?
More than 90%
What is the top reason that children were placed in DFCS custody?
Neglect
How long does the process typically take to become a foster parent?
3-6 months
Does the screening assessment for kids being placed in foster care evaluate their mental health?
Yes
Why is attachment important?
Child’s mental representations of intimate relationship sand foundation of trust carry over into adulthood. Must create a secure bond between caregiver and child so they can develop appropriately
How many children in the United States are sexually abused?
65,000
In 2016, how many children who were taken from their home were reunited with their birth families?
51%
437,465 children in foster care
32% in relatives homes and 45% with a foster family
55% had case goal of reunification with birth parents
Term used when there is insufficient evidence for a CPS worker to conclude that abuse or neglect has occurred.
Unsubstantiated
What percent of the young adults become incarcerated within the first 2 years of aging out of the system?
25%
Your child is throwing a tantrum almost every day. It’s been two years since you adopted her. How do you communicate with her? What are strategies can you use to cultivate a healthy relationship with her?
Listen to them--provide comfort and support
Have a schedule with consistent patterns throughout the day so they know what to expect
Maintain open communication
Be tolerant even though it is hard at times
What are the two most important steps you can take in a household with an adopted sexually abused child?
1.Make sure every family member’s comfort level with touching, hugging, and kissing is respected.
2. Be cautious with playful touch, such as play fighting and tickling.
Term used to describe those who are required by law to report suspected chil abuse or neglect
Mandated Reporter
Is it visitation a reward for the parent(s) behavior or the child’s behavior?
Reward for the parents
If a child is removed from their home because a CPS worker has deemed them unsafe, where do they go?
They stay with a family member
They are placed with a foster family
Some may be placed in group homes
Ideally, CPS tries to place them with other family members if willing, but this doesn’t always work out