Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

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Which type of hearing informs the court about the status of particular aspects of cases and can occur at any time?

  1. Status Hearing

  2. Permanency Hearing

  3. Dispositional Hearing

  4. Adoption Hearing

The correct answer is: Status Hearing

A Status Hearing is a type of hearing that informs the court about the status of specific aspects of cases and can occur at any time. Status hearings are important in providing the court with updates on the progress of the case, any changes in circumstances, and ensuring that timelines are being met. Option B, Permanency Hearing, is incorrect because permanency hearings focus on developing and reviewing permanency plans for children in foster care to establish a permanent living arrangement for them. Option C, Dispositional Hearing, is incorrect as a dispositional hearing is a type of hearing held to determine the appropriate placement and services needed for a child who is found to be abused or neglected. Option D, Adoption Hearing, is incorrect because adoption hearings are held to finalize the adoption of a child after all legal requirements have been met.