Okla. Admin. Code § 340:75-6-92

Current through Vol. 42, No. 3, October 15, 2024

Section 340:75-6-92 - Services to the pregnant youth in Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) custody

(a)Specialized services provided for the pregnant youth. Specialized services are provided to youth in Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) custody who are pregnant.

(b)Parenting assistance. When the pregnant youth decides to keep the child, services, including parenting skills training and assistance with accessing community resources are arranged.

(c)Relinquishment of parental rights. When a minor parent decides to relinquish her parental rights, the child's attorney is contacted.

(d)Termination of the pregnancy. OKDHS does not:

(1) consent to or sign any type of form related to a procedure to terminate the pregnancy of the youth who is in OKDHS custody;

(2) provide payment assistance for a procedure to terminate the youth's pregnancy; or

(3) prohibit or assist the pregnant youth with an action to terminate the youth's pregnancy when the youth has a method of payment and a resource with which to pursue the procedure.

Okla. Admin. Code § 340:75-6-92

Added at 13 Ok Reg 3669, eff 4-29-96 (emergency); Added at 14 Ok Reg 2288, eff 6-12-97; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 211, eff 11-1-97 (emergency); Amended at 15 Ok Reg 1663, eff 5-11-98; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1052, eff 4-26-99; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 92, eff 10-1-99 (emergency); Amended at 17 Ok Reg 1311, eff 5-11-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 393, eff 12-8-00 (emergency); Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2128, eff 6-11-01; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 854, eff 5-12-05; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 839, eff 7-1-13