Cal. Fam. Code § 8819

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 8819 - Notice to birth parent to inform agency as to current address

When the parental rights of a birth parent are terminated pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 7660) of Part 3 of Division 12 or Part 4 (commencing with Section 7800) of Division 12, the department or delegated county adoption agency shall send a written notice to the birth parent, if the birth parent's address is known, that contains the following statement:

"You are encouraged to keep the department or this agency informed of your current address in order to permit a response to any inquiry concerning medical or social history made by or on behalf of the child who was the subject of the court action terminating parental rights."

Ca. Fam. Code § 8819

Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.