Surrogate Parenting

Well, tonight I took a 3 hour "course" at the Parent Information Center in Concord, NH to be a Surrogate Parent. That means that I can sign paperwork (education plans, field trip notices, etc.) for special needs children who are in the State's custody. I can meet with them and give the child direction. I can have a very strong say about how that child is going to be educated and affect them for life. 3 HOURS!!!

Seriously, how am I, or anyone, qualified to take on that responsibility after 3 hours...?? It is very scary, but after what we've gone through with our own daughter I know what some school districts do to families, whether in ignorance or not. I want to help other children and make sure they are taken care of.

Any thoughts?

Dave