A child of school age will be enrolled in school by the foster parent. Information and documents needed for enrollment will be provided by the case manager. You will fill the parenting role for the child in school. However, there will be some instances where the Case Manager will need to be directly involved with the school. Some school-related activities you will be involved with on the child’s behalf include: 

• Enrolling the child in school. Items required for enrollment depend upon the child’s age, grade level and circumstances. These may include the following: 

           1. Certified copy of child’s birth certificate 

           2. A current immunization report 

           3. An ear, eye, and dental report 

           4. Proof of residence (your current utility bill)

           5. A copy of current grade transcript or report card 

           6. Other items as indicated by the receiving school.

• Checking on and/or assisting child with homework. • Signing various requests, report cards, etc. 

• Attending and sharing in PTA and other school functions and activities. 

• Advising the Case Manager of the child’s progress in school, grade reports, notes from the school, teacher conferences, or your own observations. 

• Providing a suitable place for the child to do homework. There should be a certain time of the day -- understood by the child and expected by you-- that the child routinely completes homework. 

• Keep an account of the child’s school expenses and include these along with copies of receipts with your invoice. 

Problems such as truancy, emotional problems, and special education needs require the involvement of the Case Manager, the foster parent, and the school. 

Any issues regarding private school enrollment or home schooling are to be discussed with the Case Manager.

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