Section 400.12705. Release.  


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  • (1) An agency social service worker shall document that information has been provided for birth parents before the birth parents release their rights to a child unless the child is relinquished under the safe delivery of newborns act, 1939 PA 288, MCL 712.1 to 712.20.

    (2)   The information shall include a review of all of the following:

    (a)   Program statement, policies, and procedures.

    (b)   Legal process for adoption.

    (c)   Services and resources available.

    (d)  Meaning and consequences of a release.

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