Homeschool Consultation Terms of Service

Last updated: July 2026

About You

You already possess the wisdom and fortitude to make decisions and create the homeschool environment you desire. I believe this deeply and will advise you from this stance.

About Me

My life has brought me a myriad of personal and professional experiences, many of which inform my view as a consultant. I have participated in homeschool co-ops, attended homeschool conferences, started a microschool, tried and reviewed countless curriculum options, and home educated my own children.

Professionally, I have completed two teaching credentials in California with a concentrated focus in childhood education and have worked as a classroom teacher for Kindergarten–2nd graders, a charter school teacher for a completely home-based learning program for Transitional Kindergarten–8th graders, and as a college ambassador assisting high school students in making their post-high school plans a reality.

About Consulting

As a consultant, I believe that you know your child best, and I make every effort to empower you in that role and support you with resources. I value your experiences and wisdom as we work together with a mutual understanding of our goal. I will avoid taking the position of an expert in all areas, but will wonder with you and suggest options. I will be patient with you and hold hope in the ongoing process of learning and growing. My consultation will focus on the areas of concern that you have expressed in the questionnaire.

I do not pretend to have all the answers, and am committed to learning and growing both personally and professionally. I will take notes about our discussion and research any topics I do not have resources for on hand to provide you with in a follow-up email. I invite you to partner with me in this consultation process. I welcome your constructive feedback on how we can make this partnership more supportive.

I look forward to hearing from you and working with you to help you create the homeschool environment you desire!

The Agreement

This Agreement is entered into by and between Tabitha Helms, doing business as Homeschooling Haven LLC (“Consultant”), and the client identified at booking (“Client”), whereby Consultant agrees to provide Homeschool Consultation Services for Client focusing on goals determined by Client in the initial intake questionnaire. By inputting your name in the agreement box when booking a Consultation Session, the Client acknowledges having read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.

1) Consultant–Client Relationship

A. Consultant is a California credentialed teacher and agrees to maintain the ethics and standards of behavior established for educators in the State of California. The Client may review applicable standards at www.cde.ca.gov.

B. Client is solely responsible for creating and implementing his/her own physical, mental, and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions, and results arising out of or resulting from the consultation relationship and his/her consultation calls and interactions with the Consultant. As such, the Client agrees that the Consultant is not and will not be liable or responsible for any actions or inaction, or for any direct or indirect result of any services provided by the Consultant.

C. Client further acknowledges that he/she may terminate or discontinue the consultation relationship at any time.

D. Client acknowledges that consultation is a comprehensive process that may involve different areas of his or her life, including work, health, relationships, education, and recreation. The Client agrees that deciding how to handle these issues, incorporating consultation goals into those areas, and implementing choices is exclusively the Client's responsibility.

E. Client acknowledges that consultation does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of disabilities and/or disorders as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and that consultation is not a substitute for professional advice from legal, medical, financial, or other qualified professionals. It is the Client's exclusive responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance as needed. If the Client's student is currently under the care of a health or educational professional, it is recommended that the Client inform that provider of the nature and extent of this consultation relationship.

F. Legal compliance. Client acknowledges that the Client is solely responsible for understanding and complying with the home education laws and requirements of the Client's state and school district, including but not limited to filing requirements (such as California's Private School Affidavit), enrollment obligations, record-keeping, and attendance. The Consultant may provide information and resources about these requirements but does not provide legal advice, and the Client's compliance decisions and filings remain the Client's sole responsibility.

G. The Client understands that in order to enhance the consultation relationship, the Client agrees to communicate honestly, be open to feedback and assistance, and create the time and energy to participate fully.

2) Services

The parties agree to engage in Consultation Services through Google Meet video sessions (or telephone, by mutual agreement).

3) Fees & Payment

Rates for Consultation Sessions are $90.00 per 60-minute session (Initial Consultation) and $40.00 per 30-minute session (Follow-Up Consultation, available to clients enrolled in the Homeschool Course for Parents), due at the time of booking. Fees can be paid at HomeschoolingHaven.info.

4) Confidentiality

This consultation relationship, as well as all information (documented or verbal) that the Client shares with the Consultant as part of this relationship, is bound by the principles of confidentiality. However, the Consultant–Client relationship is not a legally confidential relationship (unlike the medical and legal professions) and communications are not subject to the protection of any legally recognized privilege. The Consultant agrees not to disclose any information pertaining to the Client without the Client's written consent, and will not disclose the Client's name as a reference without the Client's consent.

Confidential Information does not include information that: (a) was in the Consultant's possession prior to its being furnished by the Client; (b) is generally known to the public; (c) is obtained by the Consultant from a third party without breach of any obligation to the Client; (d) is independently developed by the Consultant without use of or reference to the Client's confidential information; (e) the Consultant is required by statute, lawfully issued subpoena, or court order to disclose; (f) the Consultant reasonably believes indicates an imminent or likely risk of danger or harm to the Client or others; or (g) involves illegal activity. The Client acknowledges his or her continuing obligation to raise any confidentiality questions or concerns with the Consultant in a timely manner.

5) Mandated Reporting

Although this Agreement is exclusively for consultation services, the Consultant is a credentialed professional educator in the State of California and takes seriously the duties of mandated reporters under California's Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (California Penal Code § 11164 et seq.). Accordingly, if the Consultant becomes aware of, observes, or reasonably suspects abuse or neglect of a child, or a risk of serious harm to the Client or others, the Consultant will make a report to the appropriate authorities. Such reports are an exception to the confidentiality described in Section 4.

6) Cancellation Policy

Client may cancel or reschedule a Consultation Session at no charge by notifying the Consultant at least 24 hours before the scheduled session, and will receive a full refund upon a timely cancellation if the Client no longer wishes to participate. Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours' notice, or missed without notice, are not refundable, except in cases of illness or emergency at the Consultant's reasonable discretion. It is the Client's responsibility to book a new session time if a session is canceled.

7) Termination

Either the Client or the Consultant may terminate this Agreement at any time. Client agrees to compensate the Consultant for all consulting services rendered through and including the effective date of termination.

8) Limited Liability

Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Consultant makes no guarantees, representations, or warranties of any kind or nature, express or implied, with respect to the consultation services negotiated, agreed upon, and rendered. In no event shall the Consultant be liable to the Client for any indirect, consequential, or special damages. Notwithstanding any damages that the Client may incur, the Consultant's entire liability under this Agreement, and the Client's exclusive remedy, shall be limited to the amount actually paid by the Client to the Consultant under this Agreement for all consulting services rendered through and including the termination date.

9) Recording

Consultation Sessions will not be recorded by either party except with the prior written consent of both parties.

10) Entire Agreement

This document reflects the entire agreement between the Consultant and the Client, and reflects a complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter. This Agreement supersedes all prior written and oral representations. The Agreement may not be amended, altered, or supplemented except in writing signed by both the Consultant and the Client.

11) Dispute Resolution

If a dispute arises out of this Agreement that cannot be resolved by mutual consent, the Client and Consultant agree to attempt to mediate in good faith for up to 30 days after notice is given. If the dispute is not so resolved, and in the event of legal action, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover attorney's fees and court costs from the other party.

12) Severability

If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.

13) Waiver

The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement.

14) Applicable Law

This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any conflicts of law provisions.

15) Binding Effect

This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and permissible assigns.

Questions about these terms? Contact Tabitha at tabithahelms@homeschoolinghaven.info before booking.