Casework Contacts & Permanency

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* Charmaine was assigned a case where Ms. Rosa, whose son Jeremy is in care, is in New York State prison at the Willard Drug Treatment Campus, about 250 miles from the Bronx. She will be released in six months. Since Ms. Rosa is so far away, Charmaine does not need to have face to face contact with Ms. Rosa.

True

False

* Synia has received the results of a diligent search on Mr. Rock, who has twin daughters in care. What further efforts must Synia make to locate Mr. Rock?

Provide the Family Court Legal Services (FCLS) attorney with the results.

Visit all addresses given in the results, and make contact with all people named in the results.

Document the results in CONNECTIONS.

Visit the most recent address in the results only.

* Mr. Smith and Mr. Richmond, a married couple, have three children in care. The children’s PPG is return to parent.
Both parents have made significant progress in eliminating the safety factors that create the need for placement. The children have been going on overnight visits for 4 weeks. How often must Alicia discuss the children’s permanency plan and progress being made toward permanency with Mr. Smith and Mr. Richmond?

At least two times per year.

Twice per month.

After the completion of the next permanency hearing.

Once per month.

* Danielle is worried because Lisa’s mother, Ms. Tanny stopped attending visits, and Danielle has not had contact with her since the last visit. Danielle visited Ms. Tanny’s last known address one month after she stopped visiting. Lisa has been in care for 3 months, and her PPG is return to parent. In speaking with Ms. Tanny’s extended family, Danielle learned that no one has had contact with her. What efforts must Danielle make to locate Ms. Tanny?

Danielle must check the latest court action summary to see what efforts she must make.

Since Danielle reached out to Ms. Tanny’s extended family and they have not had contact with her, Danielle should wait for Ms. Tanny to contact her while continuing to speak with her extended family.

Danielle must discuss with her supervisor the possibility of filing a petition to terminate Ms. Tanny’s parental rights (TPR).

Danielle must continue visiting the last known address until it's determined that Ms. Tanny no longer lives there, keep contact with Ms. Tanny’s extended family, and conduct a diligent search.

* Ciara's goal is placement for adoption; however, she is not freed. How often is Karli expected to have face to face contact with Ciara's mother per month, and how many contacts must be at the case address?

Twice per month/Once per quarter.

Twice per month/Once per month.

Once per month/Once per month.

Once per quarter/None.

* Tyrell’s goal was changed to placement in another planned permanent living arrangement 6 weeks ago. How often is Tyesha expected to have face to face contact with Tyrell’s mother and father at the case address?

Twice per month.

Never.

Once every three months.

Once per month.

* What is the total number of face to face contacts Tyesha is expected to have with Tyrell’s parents each month?

One

None

Two

Once per quarter

* Dave, the intake caseworker, has been working with Mr. White, whose son Jason has been in care for five weeks. While discussing Jason's permanency plan, Mr. White has consistently said that he lost contact with Jason's mother, Ms. Green, 6 years ago. Jason’s maternal grandmother, who visits him regularly, has also shared that she has not had contact with her daughter for 6 years. While reviewing Dave’s progress notes, Simon reads that Dave has been stating that Ms. Green’s whereabouts are unknown. What should Simon and Dave discuss in their next supervision meeting?

Inform Dave that Veronica, the case planner, will have to follow up with this issue.

Ask Dave if the family shared similar information with the Child Protective Services (CPS) worker.

Discuss with Dave the department policy regarding determining that a parent’s whereabouts are unknown.

Let Dave know that this case should be referred to the adoption unit since no one has had contact with Ms. Green for 6 years.

* Robert, Jillian, and Elizabeth have been placed in the foster/adoptive home of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis for 7 months. How often is Dana expected to have face to face contact with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis in the foster home?

Once per week

Twice per quarter

Once per month

Once per quarter

* Tamika is currently on trial discharge with her mother, Mrs. Doobie. How often is Stephanie expected to have face to face contact with Mrs. Doobie and Tamika at the case address?

Once per week

Once per month

Twice per week

Twice per month