Certified Case Manager Practice Test

For what reason can case managers file an expedited termination of parental rights?

1. When there are legal issues with the parents

2. If the child has special needs

3. When there’s a lack of agreement on enhancing caregiver capacities

4. In cases of varied placements for the child

The correct answer is: When there’s a lack of agreement on enhancing caregiver capacities

Filing an expedited termination of parental rights often arises from situations where there is an urgent need to ensure a child's safety and stability. In the context of the choices provided, a lack of agreement on enhancing caregiver capacities directly indicates that there may be an inability to meet the child's needs in a reasonable timeframe. This discord can create an environment detrimental to the child's welfare, making it necessary for case managers to consider an expedited termination. When there is no consensus on how to improve a caregiver's ability to provide a stable and nurturing environment, the child's best interests are not being served, justifying swift legal action. The other options, while they may present significant challenges in child welfare cases, do not inherently necessitate the immediate termination of parental rights. For instance, legal issues with the parents, while serious, may not mean the termination is warranted if those issues are being addressed. Similarly, the presence of special needs in a child or varied placements for the child could require additional support and intervention rather than immediate termination of rights, which is typically seen as a last resort.