Parental Permission and Medical Consent Forms
While release forms cannot avoid liability for injuries to minors, there are other forms that
Release Forms
Assumption of Risk Forms: A Legal Blind Spot for Many Churches
Without careful legal review, these forms are useless to churches.
A 16-Point Evaluation for Assumption of Risk Forms
Consider these key points in evaluating the validity of a release or assumption of risk form.
Youth Ministry Medical and Liability Release
STUDENT’S NAME ______________________________ BIRTHDATE ___________ AGE _____ ADDRESS ________________________________ CITY _________________ ZIP _________ EMAIL ____________________________________
Q&A: Waivers and Release Forms for Churches
How important is it to obtain medical and liability release forms before sponsoring mission trips?
Q&A: Is It Okay to Post Videos of Kids at Church Events?
There are precautions and guidelines that can reduce legal action against the church.
Q&A: Should Permission Slips Notarized?
It is a good idea to check with a few local youth organizations and public schools to what method they use to authenticate signatures.