Introduction To Larimer County Foster Program And Philosophy Quiz

18 Questions | By Svreiff | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 368

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1.

What is the role of your foster/kin caseworker? Check all that apply.
- A.
  
  Licensing/Certification
- B.
  
  Liaison between your family and child's caseworker.
- C.
  
  Assess child abuse and neglect referrals
- D.
  
  Complete detention screens
2.

The child's caseworker is responsible for the following tasks: Check all that apply.
- A.
  
  Establish the family's treatment plan
- B.
  
  Write home studies
- C.
  
  Placement of children in out of home care, when needed
- D.
  
  Monthly home visits to the foster home to ensure the child's safety and well-being.
3.

A foster family is NOT required to provide access to the child for visitation and appointments.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

It is important for sibling groups to have visitation with each other if they aren't placed in the same home.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

DHS can receive custody of a child in both the Dependency and Neglect court process and Delinquency court process.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

The Family Assessment Response (FAR) is a court involved case type.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

The foster care referral will include the following information about the child:
- A.
  
  Age, gender, medical needs, etc.
- B.
  
  The type of abuse suffered and who was responsible for the abuse
- C.
  
  Only the child's name and age
8.

If there are no Larimer County foster homes available, DHS will place a child in a Child Placement Agency (CPA) foster home.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Who will you receive a phone call from when DHS is looking for a foster home for a child?
- A.
  
  Your foster care caseworker
- B.
  
  Any member of the foster care team
- C.
  
  An after hours caseworker
- D.
  
  All of the above
10.

If you have a foster child in your home and you are going on vacation you are required to do the following:
- A.
  
  Get the parents' permission to take the child with you.
- B.
  
  There is no need to do anything, no one needs to know you are leaving town
- C.
  
  Find a respite option for the child if they are unable to go with you
- D.
  
  Both A and C
11.

Which one do you like?
- A.
  
  Option 1
- B.
  
  Option 2
- C.
  
  Option 3
- D.
  
  Option 4
12.

A facilities investigation is required when an allegation of abuse or neglect has been made against a foster parent or kinship foster parent.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

The RED Team process consists of an individual making all decisions.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

A notification of the facilities investigation is sent to the Foster/Kin Supervisor because:
- A.
  
  It's important the foster/kinship caseworker is made aware of any allegations
- B.
  
  The foster/kin supervisor has to close the foster parent's license during an investigation
- C.
  
  The foster/kin supervisor or the foster/kinship caseworker can attend the RED team meeting and provide additional information about the family.
- D.
  
  Both 1 and 3
15.

A facilities investigation can be filed for future reference when the allegation doesn't rise to the level of statutorily defined abuse or neglect.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

Critical incidents DO NOT allow for a foster parent to document when a child hurts themselves in the normal course of their life.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

After you complete your training, your foster care caseworker will begin gathering the following paperwork from you:
- A.
  
  Driver's License
- B.
  
  Car Insurance
- C.
  
  Physical Evaluations
- D.
  
  All of the above
18.

If you become certified as a Larimer County foster parent, we require that you foster children.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False