Florida Child Protection Investigator (CPI) Certification Practice Test

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What should a Child Protective Investigator prioritize during a case?

  1. The family's desire for reunification

  2. Facilities available for foster care

  3. The safety and well-being of the child

  4. Timeliness of the investigation

The correct answer is: The safety and well-being of the child

Prioritizing the safety and well-being of the child is essential in any investigation conducted by a Child Protective Investigator. The primary objective of Child Protective Services is to ensure that children are safe from harm, abuse, or neglect. This focus on safety guides all decisions and actions taken during the investigation process. While the desires for family reunification, available foster care facilities, and the timeliness of the investigation are important considerations, they must always be secondary to ensuring that the child is out of danger and in a safe environment. If the child's safety is at risk, the investigator must act promptly and decisively, even if that means making difficult choices that could affect family dynamics or require quick mobilization of resources. Therefore, the child's well-being remains the paramount priority, shaping the overall approach and methodology of the investigation.