Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

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At which hearing does the court decide whether there is clear and convincing evidence to find the parent(s) unfit and terminate parental rights if in the child's best interest?

Dispositional Hearing
Status Hearing
Termination Hearing
Adoption Hearing

The correct answer is: Termination Hearing

At the Termination Hearing, the court decides whether there is clear and convincing evidence to find the parent(s) unfit and terminate parental rights if it is deemed to be in the child's best interest. This is a crucial step in the child welfare legal process as it determines the permanent severance of the parent-child relationship. Option A, Dispositional Hearing, is where the court determines what actions should be taken to address the issues identified in the case plan. Option B, Status Hearing, is a review hearing where the court assesses the progress made towards the goals outlined in the case plan. Option D, Adoption Hearing, occurs after parental rights have been terminated, and it is where the court finalizes the adoption of the child by suitable adoptive parents.