By signing below, I, {yourName}, the Legal Consentor for {childsName3}, do verify my understanding of, and consent to, the following on this day {todaysDate}.
Confidentiality: HIPAA provides some guidelines to protect privacy. Confidentiality is vital in conducting a CANS. There are a few reasons that may require the Assessor to break confidentiality. These are listed below:
- Suspected abuse or neglect (to a child, dependent, and/or the elderly)
- Suspected threat to harm yourself or another
- A court order requiring broken confidentiality
- If you or a family member is involved with CPS
Consent to CANS Assessment: I consent to a CANS Assessment or referral to another professional for the child listed above. I have read and acknowledge the terms above including the HIPAA explanation. I further attest that I am legally able to consent on behalf of the Child listed on this form.
Disclosure of Results: I consent for the results to be sent to the CPS Worker/Agency noted above.