CarePortal Responder Training Introduction Quiz

Answer the following question to test your understanding of the Introduction of CarePortal.

What is CarePortal?

A state-run agency that manages foster care placements in Indiana

A nonprofit that provides families with direct cash assistance

A donation drop-off service where anyone can leave used items for families in need

A care-sharing technology that drives action for local children and families in crisis

Who uncovers the needs that are entered into CarePortal?

The families in need, by submitting the request directly

Caseworkers from the requesting agencies (ie. DCS)

CarePortal, through an automated screening system

My church has to be able to provide all of the items requested in order to respond to a request.

True

False

I should include my contact information when responding to a request.

True

False

Which items must always be brand new (even though most donations can be gently used)?

Car seats, diapers, and wipes

Clothing

Beds, cribs and other household furniture

All donated items

When donating items, which guidelines should be followed (check all that apply)

Only give items you’d feel comfortable bringing into your own home

Give money directly to the family so they can pay the bills themselves

Pay bills directly to the service provider

Give items to DCS so they can deliver them to the family

Get the contact information for the family from DCS so you can deliver items directly to the family

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