Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

What is the purpose of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children?

1. To establish Juvenile Court authority

2. To provide care for children in foster care within a state

3. To govern the provision of care for children in foster care from one state to another

4. To extend assistance for foster care maintenance

The correct answer is: To govern the provision of care for children in foster care from one state to another

The purpose of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children is to govern the provision of care for children in foster care from one state to another. This compact ensures that when a child in foster care needs to be placed in another state, there are procedures in place to coordinate the placement and care of the child between the sending and receiving states. This helps to protect the well-being and rights of children in foster care who may need to be placed across state lines for various reasons. Option A, to establish Juvenile Court authority, is incorrect because the purpose of the compact is more related to the coordination of placements between states rather than court authority. Option B, to provide care for children in foster care within a state, is also incorrect as the compact specifically deals with placements across state lines. Option D, to extend assistance for foster care maintenance, is not the main purpose of the compact, although it may indirectly help in ensuring appropriate care and maintenance for children in foster care placements.