Child Welfare License (CWEL) Practice Exam 2025 – Complete Study Resource

The Extended Family Support Program is designed to assist families in need of support, particularly those who may not currently be involved with the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The rationale for all families outside of DCP to contact the DCFS Hotline is based on the accessibility and outreach of the program. This ensures that any family, regardless of their existing relationship with the agency, has the opportunity to seek help and resources that can aid them in overcoming challenges.

Families already involved with DCP may have different support mechanisms or case plans in place, which makes the necessity of a referral to the Extended Family Support Program potentially redundant for them. Similarly, those with a direct caseworker or under court supervision might have specific pathways for assistance that do not necessitate contacting the hotline for this particular program. Thus, the emphasis on all families outside the DCP outlines the inclusive nature of the program, aimed at providing support before entering a systemic engagement with child welfare services.