2-001.01A2 Voluntary Relinquishment

479 NAC 2-001.01A2

A child becomes a Department ward when his/her parent or legal guardian voluntarily relinquishes custody to the Department. This is accomplished by means of a signed Form DSS-58, "Relinquishment of Child by Parents." The relinquishment is valid only if it is accepted by the Department. The designated adoption staff at the local office sends a copy of the acceptance letter to the local office worker. The relinquishment then becomes effective with the date Form DSS-5B was signed.

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