1. (1) When it is not in a child's best interest to be reunified with the child's parents, Child and Family Services may explore with both parents the option of voluntary relinquishment in accordance with Section 80-4-307.
2. (2) If the child is Native American, the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, 25 USC 1913 shall apply.

KEY: social services, child welfare, domestic violence, child abuse

Date of Last Change: November 5, 2023

Notice of Continuation: February 14, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 80-2-301; 80-2-302; 80-2a-302; 80-3-104; 80-3-307; 80-3-406; 80-3-409; 80-4-307