Foster parents have the authority to sign many of the forms needed in the educational system, including field trip permission slips, report cards, forms for the free and reduced lunch program, permission to participate in classes such as sex education, pregnant teen program, or gifted and talent program.

Download this letter from the Department of Human Services for the details regarding the routine educational and recreational activities that foster parents can sign for on behalf of DHS, without needing the social worker’s signature.

Print out a copy to give to the school if the need arises.

Download: Authority to Provide Consent–Education