After more than one year of inactivity, what retraining is required before placing children back into the home?

• A. At least eight hours of pre-service retraining
• B. A full licensing renewal
• C. A two-hour refresher course
• D. No retraining is required

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is what retraining is required after a long period of inactivity before resuming child placements. After more than one year without placing children, you must complete at least eight hours of pre-service retraining before returning to those duties. This ensures you’re refreshed on any updated laws, safety practices, reporting requirements, and agency procedures, so placements remain safe and compliant. The eight-hour requirement isn't about renewing the license itself or about a minimal, quick update. A full licensing renewal is a separate process tied to license terms, not the specific inactivity trigger. A shorter two-hour refresher wouldn’t fully cover all changes and responsibilities, and no retraining would leave important updates unaddressed.