Medically Fragile Children in Foster Care: Complications in Continuity, Consent, and Planning

Describe how consent for care is different for children who are state dependent: who needs to give consent in a variety of situations.

Describe how childrens care needs are tracked and met while in foster care and identify the weak spots where childrens needs may not be communicated.

Discuss the legal standards of parental rights, safety hazards, and best interest of the child so that you can communicate information relevant to permanency.