Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

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In the context of child welfare, what does expedited termination refer to?

Rapidly closing a case without proper assessment
Accelerating the processing of adoption paperwork
Quickly removing a child from their foster home
Fast-tracking the legal process to terminate parental rights

The correct answer is: Fast-tracking the legal process to terminate parental rights

Expedited termination in the context of child welfare refers to fast-tracking the legal process to terminate parental rights. This process is implemented when there are compelling reasons to expedite the termination of parental rights to ensure the child's safety and well-being. It involves prioritizing the legal proceedings to promptly achieve permanency for the child through adoption or another permanent placement option. It is different from rapidly closing a case without proper assessment (Option A), accelerating the processing of adoption paperwork (Option B), or quickly removing a child from their foster home (Option C), as expedited termination specifically pertains to the legal process involving terminating parental rights.