Which item may be included in the transfer request packet as a document?

• A. Photographs of client
• B. Letters of support and additional documents requested
• C. Release certificate with attachments
• D. Birth certificates

Answer: (C)

When building a transfer request packet, the emphasis is on including official, relevant documentation that communicates the individual's release status and any conditions or information the receiving agency needs. A release certificate with attachments fits this purpose best because it is an official authorization of release and can include supporting materials—such as orders, conditions, risk notes, or related records—that guide the next steps and ensure a smooth, compliant transfer.

Photographs of the client are private and not standard documentation for a transfer; they raise unnecessary privacy concerns and aren’t typically required to convey release status. Birth certificates, while important personal identifiers, are not usually needed for the transfer process and could expose sensitive information unnecessarily. Letters of support and additional documents requested might be included if specifically asked for or directly relevant, but they’re not the primary documents designed to accompany a transfer, whereas the release certificate with attachments provides the formal, authoritative basis for the transfer and the context the receiving agency needs.