25-5A-24. Written report of counseling--Copy to Department of Social Services.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 §25-5A-24 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. Source: SL 1994, ch 197, §3; SL 1996, ch 165.
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