Fostering And The Courts: What Foster Parents And Kinship Caregivers Need To Know About California's Dependency Court Process
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- 1.
Caregivers have always been involved with dependency court processes.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 2.
Which part of the hearing process can Juvenile Court judges influence?
- A.
All of these are correct.
- B.
Who may attend any hearing, outside of individuals allowed by law.
- C.
What happens during the hearing.
- D.
The order about the child’s care and supervision.
Correct Answer
A. All of these are correct. -
- 3.
What is the first step in the Dependency Court Process?
- A.
The child welfare agency files a petition with the court explaining why the child may need the court’s protection.
- B.
A permanency ruling declares where the child will live.
- C.
Arguments are heard and the judge’s decision is made.
- D.
Jurisdiction is determined.
Correct Answer
A. The child welfare agency files a petition with the court explaining why the child may need the court’s protection. -
- 4.
When a dependency court case is in process, what is true about the timeline?
- A.
Dates may be moved when parties agree to a continuance.
- B.
The timeline cannot be altered.
- C.
Only attorneys are allowed to set the hearing dates.
- D.
The schedule is set based on the biological parents’ needs.
Correct Answer
A. Dates may be moved when parties agree to a continuance. -
- 5.
What rights do caregivers have in Dependency Court?
- A.
All of these are correct.
- B.
A right to notice of hearing.
- C.
A right to attend hearings.
- D.
A right to submit information to the court.
Correct Answer
A. All of these are correct. -
- 6.
What information is included when the child welfare agency provides notice of a hearing?
- A.
The nature of the hearing and the agency’s recommendation.
- B.
A history of how the judge has ruled in the past.
- C.
The name of the CASA volunteer.
- D.
A sample court report.
Correct Answer
A. The nature of the hearing and the agency’s recommendation. -
- 7.
What should caregivers NOT report to the court?
- A.
Their opinions about other people involved in the case.
- B.
Health information about the child.
- C.
What progress the child is making at school.
- D.
If the child needs more or different services than they currently receive.
Correct Answer
A. Their opinions about other people involved in the case. -
- 8.
Caregivers are required to use the JV-290 form to report information to the court.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
How many copies of the JV-290 and attachments does the caregiver need to file with the court?
- A.
Eight.
- B.
One for the judge and one for the child welfare agency.
- C.
Five.
- D.
No copies, the original is all that is required.
Correct Answer
A. Eight. -
- 10.
How can a relative notify the court about their interest in a case?
- A.
Use the JV-285 Relative Information form.
- B.
Call the court clerk on the day of the hearing.
- C.
Tell the child welfare agency.
- D.
Ask the child to speak to the judge on their behalf.
Correct Answer
A. Use the JV-285 Relative Information form. -
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