CWLS Practice Questions - NACC Child Welfare Law Specialist (CWLS) Exam - CWLS Practice Questions - NACC Child Welfare Law Specialist (CWLS) Exam

Question 1

Under the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) of 1997, within what timeframe must a state hold a permanency hearing for a child in foster care?

Within 6 months of removal Within 9 months of removal Within 12 months of the date the child is considered to have entered foster care Within 18 months of removal

Correct Answer:

Within 12 months of the date the child is considered to have entered foster care

Question 2

The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) requires what standard of proof to terminate parental rights of an Indian child?

Preponderance of the evidence Clear and convincing evidence Beyond a reasonable doubt Substantial evidence

Correct Answer:

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Question 3

Santosky v. Kramer (1982) established what constitutional minimum standard of proof for terminating parental rights?

Preponderance of the evidence Clear and convincing evidence Beyond a reasonable doubt Substantial evidence

Correct Answer:

Clear and convincing evidence

Question 4

Under ASFA, when a child has been in foster care for 15 of the most recent 22 months, what action is generally required?

The case must be closed The child must be returned home The state must file a petition to terminate parental rights The court must appoint new counsel

Correct Answer:

The state must file a petition to terminate parental rights

Question 5

Which federal statute authorizes federal funding for foster care maintenance payments and adoption assistance?

Title IV-B of the Social Security Act Title IV-E of the Social Security Act CAPTA Title XX of the Social Security Act

Correct Answer:

Title IV-E of the Social Security Act

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