Caring for Our Children (CFOC)

Chapter 8: Children with Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities

8.5 Coordination and Documentation

8.5.0

8.5.0.2: Written Reports on IFSPs/IEPs to Caregivers/Teachers


With the prior written, informed consent of the parents/guardians in the parents/guardians’ native language, child care facilities may obtain written reports on Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) or Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), conferences, and treatments provided.
RATIONALE
This information is confidential and parental/guardian consent for release is required if the child care facility is to gain access to it. Written documentation ensures better accountability.
TYPE OF FACILITY
Center, Early Head Start, Head Start, Large Family Child Care Home, Small Family Child Care Home