The purpose of this release is to inform you that the Spanish language
translations of the interim judicial and extra-judicial surrender forms for
Section 383-c of the Social Services Law are available. The English
versions of the forms were mailed out with 91-LCM-8 or a "dear agency
director's" letter explaining new procedures that were effective January
1,1991 regarding the execution of surrenders of children in foster care and
the instructions for use of the forms. The forms in Spanish are to be used
in those cases where the principal language of the parent(s) surrendering
the foster child is Spanish. Pursuant to Section 383-c (4)(b)(iii) of
Social Services Law, the surrender form must be read in Spanish to the
parent(s), and the parent(s) must be given the opportunity to ask questions
and obtain answers regarding the nature and consequences of the surrender.
As previously noted in 91-LCM-8, specific procedures and guidelines for
implementing the requirements in statute, the regulation concerning the
surrender of a child in foster care, and the use of the required forms will
be provided in an update of the Adoption Services Program Manual.
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