PATERNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM

The Paternity Opportunity Program Agreement is a contract between the County of Orange and MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center for the coordination of their respective efforts and delineation of responsibilities relating to the Paternity Opportunity Program (POP) under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. The program aims to establish parentage and child support obligations. The contract outlines the responsibilities of both parties, including the provision of information, training, and consultation, as well as the reimbursement of costs. The contract also includes provisions for confidentiality, standards, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Key aspects of the contract include: • The County of Orange is responsible for providing information, training, and consultation to the hospital staff regarding the parentage determination process. • The hospital is responsible for providing the State-required POP materials to unmarried mothers and assisting them in completing the forms. • The hospital will process the completed declarations of parentage and submit them to the California Department of Child Support Services. • The County will reimburse the hospital for the costs of providing the POP services. • The contract includes provisions for confidentiality, standards, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.