{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"8819","citation":"Fam. Code, § 8819","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 13. ADOPTION [8500. - 9340.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13"},{"name":"PART 2. ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS [8600. - 9212.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Independent Adoptions [8800. - 8823.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13/part-2/chapter-3"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.   Operative January 1, 1994.","effective":null,"html":"<p>When the parental rights of a birth parent are terminated pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fam/7660\">7660</a>) of Part 3 of Division 12 or Part 4 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fam/7800\">7800</a>) of Division 12, the department or delegated county adoption agency shall send a written notice to the birth parent, if the birth parent’s address is known, that contains the following statement:</p><p>“You are encouraged to keep the department or this agency informed of your current address in order to permit a response to any inquiry concerning medical or social history made by or on behalf of the child who was the subject of the court action terminating parental rights.”</p>","text":"When the parental rights of a birth parent are terminated pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 7660) of Part 3 of Division 12 or Part 4 (commencing with Section 7800) of Division 12, the department or delegated county adoption agency shall send a written notice to the birth parent, if the birth parent’s address is known, that contains the following statement: “You are encouraged to keep the department or this agency informed of your current address in order to permit a response to any inquiry concerning medical or social history made by or on behalf of the child who was the subject of the court action terminating parental rights.”","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/independent-adoptions-8819","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}