Florida Child Welfare Case Manager Certification Practice Exam

Permanency staffing should occur before the permanency hearing or when necessary for concurrent goals. This is because it is important to have a plan in place before the hearing, as the purpose of a permanency hearing is to determine a permanency goal for the child. So, it is best to have a plan in place beforehand that can be presented at the hearing. Permanency staffing should not occur after the child is placed in shelter (option A) because this would delay the process and could impact the child's well-being. It should also not occur immediately following removal (option C) as there may not be enough information or preparation to make a well-informed decision. It should also not occur at the time of case closure (option D) as this would be too late, and the child may not have a secure permanent home by the time the case is closed.