Chapter 3 : Section 7.10

Services for Expectant Fathers

Policy

The Department shall advise and assist any male child who is a ward of the court committed to the care, custody and control of the Department, and who believes he may be an expectant father, on appropriate parental rights and responsibilities.

Procedures

Implementation

Ensure family planning information and services are provided using the Family Planning Services as a guide.

When a foster child is the alleged father of an unborn infant, advise and assist him to:

Determine what his role and responsibility will be in planning for and meeting the needs of the unborn infant.
Establish his parental rights.
File notice of a claim of paternity with the Putative Father’s Registry, when applicable, by contacting the Department of Health Services, Vital Records, 1818 W Adams Street, Phoenix, 85005.

Request assistance from the alleged father’s caregiver in completing the above tasks.

Documentation

File a copy of the notice of claim of paternity in the case record.