Florida Child Welfare Case Manager Certification Practice Exam

A termination of parental rights petition might be filed when:

1. The child expresses a wish for new guardians

2. Parents have not regularly visited their child

3. A child reaches a certain age

4. There is a lack of family resources

The correct answer is: Parents have not regularly visited their child

A termination of parental rights petition might be filed when parents have not regularly visited their child because regular visitation is an important aspect of a parent-child relationship. It allows parents to maintain a bond with their child and provides emotional support and stability for the child. The other options are incorrect because A) The child's wish for new guardians does not automatically result in a termination of parental rights. This may be considered as a factor, but it is not the sole reason for filing the petition. C) A child reaching a certain age does not automatically lead to a termination of parental rights. In some cases, the child may be given the option to decide which parent they prefer to live with, but this does not negate the parental rights of the other parent. D) A lack of family resources, while challenging, does not necessarily warrant a termination of parental rights. Social services and other resources may be available