South Dakota § 25-5A-24 Written report of counseling--Copy to Department of Social Services.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 25-5A-24 — Written report of counseling--Copy to Department of Social Services.

South Dakota·Title 25 DOMESTIC RELATIONS·Ch. 25-4B VOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RELATIONS

A written report of the counseling shall be submitted directly to the court, and a copy shall be mailed to the Department of Social Services. The report shall contain the following information regarding the birthparent counseled:

(1)A statement signed by the birthparent that certifies that each of the points listed in § were covered and fully understood;

(2)Identifying information of the birthparent, which includes the full name, address, and birth date of the birthparent; a summary of social history of the birthparent; and the reason for relinquishment;

(3)The name, address, agency affiliation, or credentials of the social worker;

(4)The dates and number of hours that counseling occurred;

(5)The total number of hours of counseling;

(6)Documentation of the discussio

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A written report of the counseling shall be submitted directly to the court, and a copy shall be mailed to the Department of Social Services. The report shall contain the following information regarding the birthparent counseled: (1) A statement signed by the birthparent that certifies that each of the points listed in § were covered and fully understood; (2) Identifying information of the birthparent, which includes the full name, address, and birth date of the birthparent; a summary of social history of the birthparent; and the reason for relinquishment; (3) The name, address, agency affiliation, or credentials of the social worker; (4) The dates and number of hours that counseling occurred; (5) The total number of hours of counseling; (6) Documentation of the discussion of the topics listed in § 25-5A-23 ; (7) Documentation of efforts to locate the alleged, legal, or presumed father or birthmother and the cooperation or lack of cooperation of that parent; (8) The cost of the counseling and who has or is expected to pay for the counseling.

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