CONSENT TO TRAVEL
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSENT TO TRAVEL
- The child is allowed to travel outside the country with the foster parents only when the RACC Officer approves the assessment and recommendations made by the social worker.
- The travel clearance shall be limited to one-time travel only.
- The CDCLAA is required and a copy thereof shall be submitted to the RACCO together with the letter of request and notarized Undertaking.
- The Foster Family Care License (FFCL) and Foster Placement Authority (FPA) must be valid within the approved travel period of the child.
PROCEDURE
Step 1: Two months before the scheduled travel, the foster parent/s send an official letter, through the CPA or LGU, requesting permission to bring their foster child outside the country.
Step 2: The RACCO/NACC social worker assesses the foster parent/s request to travel along with the documents attached. If the duration of travel exceeds two (2) weeks, request is endorsed to NACC for approval or disapproval.
Step 3: The RACC Officer/NACC Executive Director approves the request based on the assessment and recommendation of the concerned foster care social worker.
Step 4: The RACC Officer/NACC Executive Director issues the Consent to Travel indicating the approved travel period of the child to the foster parents.
Step 5: The foster parents inform the social worker, in writing, if there is a need to extend their travel and the reason/s for the extension along with the planned return details.
Step 6: Upon the return of the foster family in the country, the CPA/LGU/RACCO social worker prepares a report, with photos attached of the foster parents and the foster child during the travel.
WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS?
- Official letter requesting permission to bring their foster child outside the country. The date of departure and arrival to the country of destination, mode of transportation, and reason/s for bringing the foster child/ren must be indicated in the letter.
- Travel Itinerary
- Transportation/hotel/accommodation bookings
- Notarized Affidavit that the foster parents will present the foster child and report to RACCO five (5) days after their return to the place of residency.