Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

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What is the purpose of a Genogram in child welfare assessments?

Adequately fed, clothed appropriately, provided with shelter and protection from harm
A multi-disciplinary group of stakeholders examining institutional racism
A visual, inter-generational presentation of the family
Developed to improve the capacity to address critical safety and risk factors

The correct answer is: A visual, inter-generational presentation of the family

A genogram in child welfare assessments serves the purpose of providing a visual and inter-generational representation of the family relationships and dynamics. It includes not only the biological connections but also additional important information such as family history, patterns of behaviors, and communication styles among family members. This visual representation helps social workers and professionals gain a better understanding of the family system and history, enabling them to make more informed decisions and interventions to support the well-being of the child and family. Regarding the other options: - Option A seems to describe the basic needs of a child, which are essential but not directly related to the purpose of using a genogram. - Option B refers to examining institutional racism, which is important in social work but not the main purpose of a genogram. - Option D mentions improving the capacity to address safety and risk factors, which is a crucial aspect of child welfare assessments but not the primary purpose of a genogram.