Consejería para padres que consideran renunciar a sus derechos parentales

Explicación Simple

Si un padre está pensando en dejar a su hijo en adopción o renunciar a sus derechos, debe recibir ayuda de un consejero. Esto es para asegurarse de que comprenda todas sus opciones antes de tomar una decisión.

Es como cuando decides cambiar de escuela; antes de hacerlo, hablas con alguien que te ayude a entender si es lo correcto para ti y qué otras opciones tienes.

Ejemplo Práctico

María acaba de dar a luz y está considerando dar a su bebé en adopción. Antes de que pueda hacer esto, el hospital le entrega una lista de consejeros que pueden ayudarla a decidir. María habla con un consejero, quien le explica sus opciones y le ayuda a tomar una decisión informada.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

23 Pa.C.S. 2505 - Counseling (a) List of counselors.--Any hospital or other facility providing maternity care shall provide a list of available counselors and counseling services compiled pursuant to subsection (b) to its maternity patients who are known to be considering relinquishment or termination of parental rights pursuant to this part. The patient shall sign an acknowledgment of receipt of such list prior to discharge, a copy of which receipt shall be provided to the patient. (b) Compilation of list.--The court shall compile a list of qualified counselors and counseling services (including all adoption agencies) which are available to counsel natural parents within the county who are contemplating relinquishment or termination of parental rights pursuant to this part. Such list shall be distributed to every agency, hospital or other facility providing maternity care within the county and shall be made available upon request to any intermediary or licensed health care professional. (c) Court referral.--Prior to entering a decree of termination of parental rights pursuant to section 2503 (relating to hearing) or 2504 (relating to alternative procedure for relinquishment), if the parent whose rights are to be terminated is present in court, the court shall inquire whether he or she has received counseling concerning the termination and the alternatives thereto from an agency or from a qualified counselor listed by a court pursuant to subsection (b). If the parent has not received such counseling, the court may, with the parent's consent, refer the parent to an agency or qualified counselor listed by a court pursuant to subsection (b) for the purpose of receiving such counseling. In no event shall the court delay the completion of any hearing pursuant to section 2503