Does the parent have to initial to agree to a family assessment at each IFSP review?
No, only the first time. This consent will be used until revoked in writing by the parent. • Can this section replace our Family Assessment we currently use? Yes. • If family chooses not to participate in a family assessment, do we write that on the page and keep it in the IFSP or remove those pages? The parent is required to initial that they do not want to participate in the family assessment. This section must remain in the IFSP, so the SC can revisit the importance of this information at subsequent reviews. • Is this section per child or per family? This will depend on the family and what resources, priorities and concerns they identify. • Can information be added to this section between IFSP reviews? Yes, information can be added but must be reviewed with the family at their next IFSP meeting. A date of when the information is added and initials of person adding is required. • Is it OK to have concerns identified but no outcome? Yes, this is a possibility, because the family may h
