Is parental notification required for a pregnant female receiving prenatal services if she request that the parent not be notified?
No. Although statutorily the consent or notification of the parent or guardian is not explicitly required, the youth should be encouraged to allow for parental notification when medical issues arise. Because of the Department’s unique responsibility for the health and safety of the youth and unborn child, if the youth refuses to notify her parents, the facility superintendent, program director, or designee shall consult with the regional general counsel’s office if the situation is serious.
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- Is parental notification required for a pregnant female receiving prenatal services if she request that the parent not be notified?
