1. (a) To ensure the well-being of an infant, when abortion results in live birth, the Family Service Worker (FSW) will:

   1. (1) Place an immediate hold on the infant, regardless of the medical status of the infant;
   2. (2) Notify the Office of Chief Counsel immediately that a hold has been exercised to initiate a dependency petition;
   3. (3) Communicate with the current medical provider to determine the medical condition of the infant and to coordinate necessary medical services; and
   4. (4) Refer the child’s case to the Adoption Supervisor.

2. (b) The FSW Supervisor will:

   1. (1) Ensure the child’s case is referred to the Adoption Supervisor timely; and
   2. (2) Coordinate with Adoption Supervisor to ensure services for the child while transitioning to an appropriate preadoptive placement.
3. (c) The Adoption Specialist will carry out the same actions as those listed for the Adoption Specialist in 9 CAR § 40-917.
4. (d) The Adoption Supervisor will assign an Adoption Specialist within twenty-four (24) hours.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "04/2018"