Florida Child Welfare Case Manager Certification Practice Exam

Within how many days after the child's removal from the home must the case plan be prepared and submitted to court?

1. 15

2. 30

3. 45

4. 60

The correct answer is: 60

The child's removal from the home usually occurs as a result of a child protective services investigation. After the child is removed, a case plan must be prepared to address the specific issues or allegations raised in the investigation. This case plan is then submitted to court for review. It is important for this case plan to be prepared and submitted in a timely manner to ensure that the court has all the necessary information to make decisions about the child's safety and well-being. The deadlines for submitting the case plan vary by state and jurisdiction, but in general, 60 days is the standard timeframe. Options A, B, and C provide shorter deadlines, which would not leave enough time for thorough planning and preparation. Option D provides the correct and most realistic timeframe for the case plan to be prepared and submitted.