Common use of SURROGATE PARENTS Clause in Contracts

SURROGATE PARENTS. Early Steps will ensure the rights of eligible children are protected if no parent can be identified, the parent(s) whereabouts cannot be discovered after reasonable efforts, or your child is a ▇▇▇▇ of the state. This is done by assigning a surrogate parent. If a surrogate parent is assigned, they may represent your child during the evaluation and assessment, development and implementation of the Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP), ongoing service delivery for your child, and other rights in Early Steps. Early Steps has procedures in place to determine whether a child needs a surrogate parent, and the assignment and selection of a surrogate parent. All the rights in this document apply to surrogate parents. If a child is a ▇▇▇▇ of the state, a surrogate parent may be appointed by the judge overseeing the infant or toddler’s case provided that the surrogate parent meets federal and state requirements.