Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

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Which court case requires DCFS to not remove children or refuse to return children to their parents solely because of poverty or homelessness?

  1. Hill V. Erickson

  2. Norman V. Suter

  3. Dupuy V. McEwen

  4. Katie I. Et All V. Ted Kimbrough, The Chicago Board of Education Et All

The correct answer is: Norman V. Suter

The correct answer is B. Norman V. Suter. This court case established that the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) cannot remove children from their parents or refuse to return children solely because of poverty or homelessness. This case has significant implications for child welfare practices, emphasizing the importance of assessing the best interests of the child and ensuring that decisions are not made based solely on economic factors. Option A, Hill V. Erickson, is not the correct answer. Option C, Dupuy V. McEwen, is also not the correct answer. Option D, Katie I. Et All V. Ted Kimbrough, The Chicago Board of Education Et All, is not the correct answer.