Within 10 days after the child’s enrollment and prior to each six month Administrative Case Review (ACR) the caseworker will meet (via phone or in person) with the school, early childhood education program or early intervention program. During this contact, the caseworker will review the instructions for the Education Report Form (CFS 407) and its quarterly completion. The caseworker will also update the education records in the child’s case file, discuss any anticipated problems, and facilitate a working relationship with the school. 

Implications for foster caregivers: If you would like to be included in these meetings with the school talk to your caseworker. Make sure the caseworker has your input about your child’s educational needs. 

Confidentiality of Information 

Personal information about a child and his or her family is confidential and should be shared only with school personnel and other parties who “need to know” to meet a child’s educational needs. Teachers or other school personnel often try to gather as much information about the child as possible to make educational decisions about what the child needs, but much of this information may really not be necessary for them to work with the child. Be sure to discuss and come to a conclusion with the caseworker about what the teacher and school needs to know. Avoid disclosing information that the caseworker feels is confidential. General confidentiality guidelines are contained in Section 8, pages 20-23.

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