PATERNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM

The Paternity Opportunity Program Agreement is a contract between the County of Orange and Anaheim Regional Medical Center for the coordination of their respective efforts and delineation of responsibilities relating to the Paternity Opportunity Program. The program aims to establish parentage and child support obligations. The contract outlines the responsibilities of both parties, including the provision of information and training, public awareness activities, and the completion of declaration of parentage forms. The contract also establishes a reimbursement rate of $10 per properly completed declaration of parentage form. Key aspects of the contract include: • The contract term is five years, from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2029. • The contract outlines the responsibilities of both parties, including the provision of information and training, public awareness activities, and the completion of declaration of parentage forms. • The contract establishes a reimbursement rate of $10 per properly completed declaration of parentage form. • The contract requires the Hospital to cooperate with the County and the California Department of Child Support Services in an effort to correct and resubmit declaration of parentage forms not properly completed. • The contract includes provisions for termination, indemnification, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.