Social Media and The Foster care System: Information Sharing In The Age Of Social Media (CA)

1. Resource parents are encouraged to have a discussion with youth about use of social media that addresses:

How they use & why social media is important to them, keeping private information private, and safety

Old-school computers

How to mastermind a virus

How to set up go fund me accounts

2. Use of social media can assist youth in maintaining family and community connections.

True

False

3. __________ is any online platform used to facilitate social interaction.

‘Social media’

‘Webbing’

‘Interactive media’

‘Group Networking’

4. In 2005 only 5% of adults used social media. Today (2018), what percent of adults use social media?

69%

2%

4%

100%

5. Youth in foster care may participate in social media websites, but caregivers pursuant to RPPS, may have reasonable restrictions on usage.

True

False

6. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of social media for youth in care?

Allows them to circumvent the system and maintain secretive contact with former caregivers

Promotes normalcy by ‘fitting in’ and connecting with peers outside of the system.

Provides support through online communities of peers in care or others with shared interests or common experiences.

Supports development of autonomy and self-regulation.

7. Regarding social media, resource parents need to consider:

All answers are correct

Local agency policies

Privacy and confidentiality concerns (more than just names & pictures)

Safety

8. When youth are in foster care, cell phones and other personal items:

May be acquired, possessed, and used

May not be acquired

May only be used if it belongs to someone one else

May only be used on weekends

9. Social media benefits for resource parents include:

All answers correct

Platform for sharing information

Outlet for networking and support

Strengthening family ties & promoting normalcy

10. In helping youth navigate safety when using social media, resource parents should

Learn popular sites, apps, & language

Only communicate with youth face to face

Have relaxed privacy settings

Always encourage sharing of information