12 Colo. Code Regs. § 2509-4-7.308

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Section 12 CCR 2509-4-7.308 - RELINQUISHMENT COUNSELING SERVICES

If the child meets the target group requirements of Program Area 4, 5, or 6, county departments shall assure that relinquishment counseling services are provided:

A. To parents considering relinquishment.

B. To the child when twelve years of age or older, if appropriate.

C. When court-ordered.

7.308.1COUNSELING AND REFERRAL ACTIVITIES

The county department shall assure that:

A. Relinquishment counseling, referral services, and legal activities are provided in accordance with Section 19-5-103, C.R.S.

B. If the child is an eligible Native American child, the parents are informed of the provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act, or any tribal-state agreement with their tribe, and the requirements for notifying tribal authorities.

7.308.2COURT ACTIVITIES

The county department shall assure that an affidavit is prepared and submitted to the court that includes the elements described in Section 19-5-103(1)(b)(II), C.R.S.

7.308.3CONTACTS, RECORDS, AND DOCUMENTS

The county department shall maintain a case file which includes court documents. The county department shall maintain the closed adoption records in a secure location at the county. See Adoption Records, Section 7.306.34.

7.308.4CONFIDENTIALITY OF CONTACTS AND RECORDS

The county department shall respect the confidential nature of the counseling and maintain confidentiality of all records and papers with respect to the relinquishment following the filing of a Petition for Relinquishment in that such records and papers are open to inspection only upon order of the court. The record shall show the parent's preference about future communications from the child.

12 CCR 2509-4-7.308

38 CR 13, July 10, 2015, effective 8/1/2015

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38 CR 23, December 10, 2015, effective 1/1/2016

39 CR 03, February 10, 2016, effective 3/1/2016

39 CR 17, September 10, 2016, effective 10/1/2016

39 CR 23, December 10, 2016, effective 1/1/2017

40 CR 01, January 10, 2017, effective 2/1/2017

40 CR 11, June 10, 2017, effective 7/1/2017

40 CR 17, September 10, 2017, effective 10/1/2017

40 CR 21, November 10, 2017, effective 12/1/2017

41 CR 01, January 10, 2018, effective 2/1/2018

41 CR 21, November 10, 2018, effective 12/1/2018

42 CR 03, February 10, 2019, effective 3/15/2019

42 CR 05, March 10, 2019, effective 3/30/2019

42 CR 15, August 10, 2019, effective 9/1/2019

42 CR 23, December 10, 2019, effective 1/1/2020

43 CR 01, January 10, 2020, effective 1/30/2020

43 CR 09, May 10, 2020, effective 6/1/2020

43 CR 15, August 10, 2020, effective 9/1/2020

43 CR 17, September 10, 2020, effective 9/30/2020

43 CR 21, November 10, 2020, effective 12/1/2020

44 CR 03, February 10, 2021, effective 3/2/2021

44 CR 23, December 10, 2021, effective 12/30/2021

46 CR 03, February 10, 2022, effective 3/2/2023

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