Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

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What do you call the difference in the percentage of children of a certain racial or ethnic group in the country compared to the percentage of children in the same group in the child welfare system?

Four Levels of Cultural Competence
Values
Disparity
Disproportionality

The correct answer is: Disproportionality

Disproportionality refers to the difference in the percentage of children of a specific racial or ethnic group in the general population compared to the percentage of children from the same group in the child welfare system. It highlights the overrepresentation or underrepresentation of certain groups in child welfare services. In contrast, the other answer choices are not specifically related to this concept: A. Four Levels of Cultural Competence refers to the stages of cultural competence development rather than the difference in percentages. B. Values are personal beliefs and principles that guide behavior, not directly related to the representation of certain groups in the child welfare system. C. Disparity generally refers to any difference or gap, but disproportionality specifically addresses the unequal representation of racial or ethnic groups in child welfare services.