Caregivers must: 

• enroll the child in school within two school days of placement. If the child is not attending school by the third day, contact the caseworker; 
• provide information and have input into educational planning; 
• keep personal information confidential and, when there are questions, consult with the caseworker about what school personnel need to know before disclosing information; 
• assist with homework as needed; 
• attend parent/teacher conferences;  
• pick up and sign report cards; 
• alert the caseworker to school, disciplinary and attendance problems, including truancy; 
• encourage children to participate in school-related and extracurricular activities; 
• understand who can give consents for school-related activities and request consents from the caseworker, if you do not have the authority; 
• support the concept of the importance of a good education in word and action; 
• act as educational advocates for children and youth in their care with the school, the caseworker and DCFS; and 
• be familiar with the educational support and advocacy resources discussed on page 4.

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