Effective AdvoCAcy Training (CA)

1. The Guardian ad Litem can gather information by ___________.

Reviewing case records

Talking to the child and caregiver

Talking to the parents

All choices are correct

2. Our personal attitudes and beliefs may lead us to draw conclusions about people before we even meet them.

True

False

3. All children deserve to live in a safe and stable home ___________.

That provides a nurturing environment for the child

With two parents that can provide the child with everything they want

With parents that have strong family values

With caregivers that have no history of abuse or neglect

4. When you present information to the court, it is important that you __________.

Can provide evidence to support the information

Like the person that told you the information

Make sure that the information sounds logical

Present only information that supports the case plan goal

5. The job of the Guardian ad Litem is to ______________.

Seek out and gather information

Hold onto factual information

Share confidential information

Wait for others to provide information

6. 'Good enough parenting' means that as long as the parent has taken all the classes required on the case plan, they are 'good enough' to parent their child.

True

False

7. As information or fact gatherers, it is important to remember that _____________.

Perceptions are not facts

Allegations are not facts

Things you see are facts

All choices are correct

8. When working with parents who have abused their children, one tip to remaining objective is to focus on __________.

The behavior of the parents and remember that people can change their behavior

How the parent dresses and keeps their home

The parents family values and their history of abuse

The relationships the parents enter into and how you can help them

9. The role of the Guardian ad Litem does NOT include ___________.

Advocating for the child

Reporting to the Court

Mentoring the child

Ensuring the child achieves permanency

10. In order to take action, the Guardian ad Litem needs to remain ____________.

Non-reactive

Passive

Sensitive

Understanding