Child Development & Attachment
Name one of the four main domains of child development.
What is social, cognitive, physical, or emotional?
This young girl's case in the 1870s brought national attention to child abuse in the U.S.
Who is Mary Ellen Wilson?
These are the three primary goals of the child welfare system.
What are safety, permanency, and well-being?
This term refers to everyday reminders that bring back traumatic experiences.
What are trauma triggers?
This is the most common type of child maltreatment substantiated in the U.S.
What is neglect?
During the first year of life, parents are expected to build this foundation of trust and safety with their child.
What is attachment?
This 1974 law marked the start of mandatory child abuse reporting across the country.
What is CAPTA (Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act)?
This professional is the first to respond to a child abuse report and decides whether maltreatment occurred.
Who is a Child Protection Investigator?
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris linked ACEs to long-term risks for this.
What are chronic diseases?
A child who shows bruises in different stages of healing may be experiencing this type of maltreatment.
What is physical abuse?
A caregiver who is consistently rejecting may lead a child to develop this attachment style.
What is insecure-avoidant?
In the late 1800s, children were transported from cities to rural areas on these, often separated from siblings.
What were orphan trains?
This volunteer role gives children a consistent adult voice and advocate during court proceedings.
Who is a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)?
In trauma-informed child welfare, workers are asked to shift from asking "what's wrong with you?" to this question.
What is "What happened to you?"
A child who consistently wears shorts in winter or appears dirty and unwashed may be experiencing this type of maltreatment.
What is neglect?
Having a mentor, coach, or teacher who cares about a child outside of the home is an example of this.
What is a protective factor?
The Impossible Imperative describes eight guiding principles of child welfare. One principle stresses respecting this aspect of family identity.
What is cultural heritage?
This is the CPS category requiring immediate court involvement and child removal.
In trauma-informed practice, these two kinds of safety must both be protected to support healing.
What are physical and psychological safety?
Harsh words, threats, or excessive punishments are hallmarks of this type of maltreatment.
What is emotional abuse?
This parenting approach emphasizes warmth and structure and is often linked to the healthiest outcomes.
What is authoritative parenting?
This 1601 English law created the first formal system of aid to the poor and influenced who we consider worthy of help.
What are the Elizabethan Poor Laws?
This child welfare role is different from an investigator because it involves ongoing case planning, monitoring services, and working toward permanency outcomes.
Who is a case manager?
Instead of token involvement, one trauma-informed way agencies can partner with families is by doing this.
What is giving families meaningful roles in organizations (e.g., advisory boards)?
A caregiver is not neglectful if they fail to meet their children's basic needs due to this.
What is poverty?