Consent for Evaluation and Release of Information
Purpose: The purpose of this form is to allow North Los Angeles County Regional Center (“NLACRC”) to obtain consent to perform an evaluation on your child’s eligibility for California’s Early Start Program.
Scope: By signing below, you allow NLACRC to perform this Early Start Program evaluation, which will include gathering and assessing your child’s health and other developmental milestone information (from birth to present) that may include collaboration with one or more NLACRC vendored service providers to support NLACRC in completing this evaluation.
About the Evaluation: By signing below, you agree for NLACRC to learn about and gather information about your child’s development, which will include requesting health records from third parties, talking to you about your child’s developmental milestones, observing your child at home or other similar environments, and reviewing your child’s medical and/or other similar records. The collective information gathered will assist NLACRC in determining whether your child is eligible for California's Early Start Program, and if so, further help us to identify the type of early intervention services needed for your child.
What Signing Below Means: By signing below, you understand and agree to the following:
- Your written consent to perform this evaluation is entirely voluntary, valid for two (2) year from the date shown below and may be withdrawn at any time.
- Your written consent is required by NLACRC to determine Early Start eligibility.
- Your child’s Early Start evaluation will be completed promptly and performed in your and your child’s primary language or preferred language choice.
- You have the right to review, inspect and request a copy of your child’s records.
- All records gathered regarding your child will be kept strictly confidential in accordance with the HIPAA and other applicable California privacy laws.
- NLACRC will complete a developmental evaluation in all five (5) developmental domains to help determine if your child is eligible or continues to be eligible for Early Intervention services.
- NLACRC will release personally identifiable information regarding your child to an NLACRC vendored service provider(s) for the purpose of conducting an Early Start evaluation. This information will include, but is not limited to, your child’s name, date of birth, home address, telephone number(s), and other similar information.
ADDITIONAL CONSENT TO RELEASE MY CHILD’S INFORMATION TO GENERIC RESOURCES
By signing below, I authorize NLACRC to refer my child, as deemed appropriate by NLACRC, to one or more generic resource agencies for potential future assistance with my child’s condition(s). These generic resource agencies include the Family Focus Resource Center, California Children Services, and Early Head Start. Please note that this referral process will comply with all HIPAA and other applicable Federal and California privacy laws.
Notice of Privacy Practices Acknowledgement
I understand that all information and records obtained by the North Los Angeles County Regional Center in the course of providing intake and assessment services are confidential.
Please review the enclosed Notice of Privacy Practices by clicking this link https://nlacrc.seamlessdocs.com/f/ESNoticeofPrivacyEN. Please be advised this link will open a new screen. Please make sure to return to this screen to finalize the appliction.
By signing this form, I acknowledge that I was provided a copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices of the North Los Angeles County Regional Center. I acknowledge that I have read (or had the opportunity to read) and understood the Notice. I understand that I can request a paper copy of the Notice at any time.