In light of the ongoing spread of COVID-19, individuals who fall within any of the categories below should not engage in CAFA events and/or other face to face activities. By attending an CAFA event, you certify that you (and all family members) do not fall into any of the following categories:
1. Individuals who currently or within the past fourteen (14) days have experienced any symptoms associated with COVID-19, which include fever, cough, and shortness of breath among others;
2. Individuals who have traveled at any point in the past fourteen (14) days either internationally or to a community in the U.S. that has experienced or is experiencing sustained community spread of COVID-19; or
3. Individuals who believe that they may have been exposed to a confirmed or suspected case of COVID- 19 or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and are not yet cleared as non-contagious by state or local public health authorities or the health care team responsible for their treatment.
DUTY TO SELF-MONITOR:
Participants and volunteers agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (symptoms typically include fever, cough, and shortness of breath) and, contact CAFA at support@capadoptfam.org if he/she experiences symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days after participating with CAFA.
Enrollment Form
Parental/Guardian Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement
WAIVER AND RELEASE: In consideration of my/my minor child(ren)’s enrollment and being permitted to participate in any way in CAFA activities, I name of adult participant(s) for myself, my heirs, personal representatives or assigns, and on behalf of the minor participant(s) identified below, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue CAFA and its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and funders, including the County of Sacramento and its employees and agents, from liability from any and all claims including the negligence of CAFA and its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and funders, including the COUNTY, its governing Board, officers, directors, officials, employees, and authorized volunteers and agents, resulting in personal injury, accidents or illnesses including death, and personal property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in CAFA activities.
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS: I agree to indemnify and hold harmless CAFA and its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and funders, including the COUNTY, its governing Board, officers, directors, officials, employees, and authorized volunteers and agents, from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney’s fees, brought as a result of my involvement in CAFA activities, and to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred.
SEVERABILITY: I expressly agree that the foregoing waiver of liability, assumption of risk and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State of California and that if any portion thereof is held to be invalid, the enforceability of the remaining Provisions shall not be affected.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF UNDERSTANDING:
I have read this waiver of liability and indemnity agreement, and fully understand its terms and that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I understand that this document relieves CAFA and its funders including the County of Sacramento and others from liability for negligence resulting in property damage, personal injury, emotional, disability, and death. I acknowledge and agree that I am signing this agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature for this to be a complete and unconditional release of liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. *