May a foster home release a child to any person without consent?

• A. No
• B. Yes
• C. Only with court order
• D. Only if the person is a relative

Answer: (A)

In foster care, releasing a child to another person isn’t something a foster home can do on its own. The placement is controlled by the licensed agency and the child’s custodian, so any change in placement must have proper authorization. Before a child can be released to someone else, there must be consent from the child’s guardian or from the agency that has custody of the placement. A court order can authorize a specific placement, but that is a formal process that provides consent through the court, not a unilateral decision by the foster home. Even if the prospective recipient is a relative, consent or a court order is still required. So, you cannot release a child to any person without consent.