Define 'informed consent' and 'assent' in the context of working with minors in child welfare.

• A. Informed consent is parental/guardian permission for services; assent is the child’s voluntary agreement to participate, appropriate to age and development.
• B. Informed consent is the child's permission; assent is the parent's permission.
• C. Informed consent and assent are the same thing.
• D. Informed consent is not required for minors.

Answer: (A)