PATERNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM

The Paternity Opportunity Program Agreement is a contract between the County of Orange and The Regents of the University of California for the coordination of their respective efforts and delineation of responsibilities relating to the Parentage Opportunity Program (POP) under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. The program aims to establish parentage and support obligations for non-custodial parents. The contract outlines the responsibilities of both parties, including the provision of information, training, and public awareness activities. The Hospital is responsible for providing the State-required POP materials to unmarried mothers and assisting them in completing the declaration of parentage forms. The County is responsible for maintaining an accounting system and supporting fiscal records, as well as reimbursing the Hospital for its services. The contract also includes provisions for confidentiality, standards, and termination. Key aspects of the contract include: • The contract term is five years, from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2029. • The Hospital is responsible for providing POP materials and assisting parents in completing declaration of parentage forms. • The County is responsible for reimbursing the Hospital for its services, at a rate of $10 per properly completed declaration of parentage form. • The contract includes provisions for confidentiality, standards, and termination. • The contract is subject to and contingent upon applicable budgetary appropriations being made by the County of Orange Board of Supervisors for each year during the term of the agreement.