Florida Child Welfare Case Manager Certification Practice Exam

What is the focus of a home study?

1. For initial child placement

2. For evaluating a child's educational needs

3. For relative and non-relative placement

4. For medical assessment

The correct answer is: For relative and non-relative placement

A home study is typically a comprehensive evaluation of a potential caregiver or adoptive parent's home environment, personal history, and ability to care for a child. The focus of a home study is to determine the suitability of a home for a child, and to evaluate the potential caregiver's willingness and ability to meet the child's needs. Therefore, options A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the main focus of a home study, which is to assess the suitability of a home for a child. Option C is the correct answer because it accurately describes the focus of a home study, which includes evaluating both relative and non-relative caregivers for possible placement of a child.