Consent Of Parent To A Public Agency Adoption Without Prior Termination Of Parental Rights {DR-100}

CC-DR-100 - CONSENT OF PARENT TO A PUBLIC AGENCY ADOPTION WITHOUT PRIOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS (FORM 9-102.2). This form is used in the Maryland Circuit Court when a parent agrees to the adoption of their child who has been declared a Child in Need of Assistance (CINA), without a prior court order terminating the parent’s rights. This form allows a biological parent to voluntarily consent to the adoption directly, which may simplify the adoption process and reduce the need for separate proceedings to terminate parental rights. The form outlines critical rights and responsibilities, including the right to receive the information in a language the parent understands, the right to consult with a lawyer (and obtain one through the Public Defender’s Office if eligible), and the right to adoption counseling. It also explains that the parent may enter into a written post-adoption agreement, retain certain notice rights, and revoke consent under specific timeframes. The form emphasizes that signing the consent will result in the complete termination of parental rights and responsibilities, except for any terms preserved in a post-adoption agreement. The form must be signed before a qualified adult witness and submitted with a copy of the signed instructions and, if applicable, a post-adoption agreement. www.FormsWorkflow.com