Florida Child Welfare Case Manager Certification Practice Exam

What must be given to the shelter parents when a child first arrives?

1. A copy of the abuse report with reporter's name removed

2. A medical exam

3. The child's resource record

4. Child's lifebook

The correct answer is: The child's resource record

Upon arrival of a child at the shelter, it is important to provide the shelter parents with the child's resource record. This record includes important information such as medical history, schooling, and any previous experiences with abuse. This information is crucial for the shelter parents to properly care for the child and understand their needs. Option A is incorrect because it only provides information about the child's abuse, but does not include important details about the child's overall well-being. Option B may also be beneficial, but a medical exam is not the first priority and should not be the only thing given to the shelter parents. Option D, a child's lifebook, is a tool used to help children process and understand their past experiences, but it is not necessary to give to the shelter parents upon arrival.