Informed Consent and Acknowledgement
I hereby give my approval for my child’s participation in any and all activities prepared by Abiding Hope Counseling during the therapeutic rehabilitation program. I assume all risk and hazards incidental to the conduct of the activities, and release, absolve and hold harmless Abiding Hope Counseling and all its respective officers, agents, and representatives from any and all liability for injuries to said child arising out of traveling to, participating in, or returning from selected sessions.
In case of injury to said child, I hereby waive all claims against Abiding Hope Counseling, including all coaches and affiliates, all participants, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event. There is a risk of being injured that is inherent in all sports activities, including basketball, running, etc. I understand my child may play on play equiptment that may or may not be owned by Abiding Hope, and understand there is risk of injury during those activities that I do not hold AHC responsible. Some of these injuries include, but are not limited to, the risk of fractures, paralysis, or death. I also give permission for transportation for my child to and from the program and all of the above assumed risks and waivers apply to transporation as well.
I understand that this is a group program and therefore confidentiality will have it's limitations due to it being group in nature. I understand that I am not to discuss any other childrens attendance in this program with anyone, including AHC staff unless it is my own child.
I understand that a counselor from AHC has discussed the risks and benefits of my child participating in this program and I agree to this course of treatment for my child. i have been informed of the purpose of the program and agree to support my child through active involvement in my childs treatment. I understand that if my child's behavior poses a threat to other children in the group that they may be dismissed from the program for the safety of others.
I understand that this program goes year round and this consent is not specific to only the summer months, but ongoing throughout the year until I revoke my consent.
I have read and understand Abiding Hope Counseling's company informed consent, privacy policy, and rights and responsibilities as outlined in the intake forms I signed during the intake process for my child.