Co-parenting: An Introduction On Integration Into A Family Centered Practice Model (Oh)

1. Even though it sounds good – co-parenting is not routine because:

Birth parents can be seen as scary to foster parents

Foster parents have historically not been included in the process

It can take a lot of work initially for the care manager

All choices are correct

2. Once a co-parenting agreement has been made it:

Can change as circumstances change

Is ineffective until ordered by the court

Can not change

Should be used to document case plan compliance

3. It is important for children to see the adults in their lives:

Work together as partners

Agree on everything

Learn to argue without violence

Avoid conflict and confrontation

4. Co-parenting works when the participants ________________.

Develop a relationship with each other

Attend co-parenting training together

Have the agreement ratified in court

Relinquish power to each other

5. Most birth parents can be easily engaged into co-parenting.

True

False

6. At the heart of co-parenting is the:

Child’s right to have a stable relationship with both parents

Custodian’s right to enforce the rules in their home

Non-custodial parent’s right to have visitation without restrictions

Right of both parents to share responsibilities of parenting

7. While co-parenting was initially developed for divorced couples, it can be successfully applied in about ___________ of child welfare cases.

90%

75%

55%

35%

8. Co-parenting is:

Derived from Italian Law

Is legally mandated in Georgia and Alabama

Is required for divorcing couples

A new concept formulated in the United States

9. Which of the following will NOT be helpful in engaging birth parents in co-parenting?

Remind them that they are the experts on their child

Let them know that sharing information about their child will help the caregivers in caring for their child

Encourage the caregiver to start with sending notes to the parent to let them know their child is safe

Make co-parenting a part of the court ordered case plan

10. When a child is removed from the home, the presenter considers even the _________ as a co-parent for a child.

Case Manager

Child’s therapist

Governor