NOTIFICATION OF THE PUBLIC SOCIAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE FOR THE DELEGATION OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY

The target audience for the delegation of parental rights is: the sole supporting parent or both parents who have left or are about to leave to work abroad and who are required to notify our service of this and to designate a person from the extended family to take care of the child(ren) remaining in the country.

The parent who exercises parental authority alone or with whom the child resides, and who is about to leave to work abroad, has the obligation to notify the public social assistance service of their place of residence at least 40 days before leaving the country.

The notification must mandatorily include the designation of the person who will take care of the child during the absence of the parents or guardian, as applicable.

The parent who exercises parental authority alone or with whom the child has resided, and who is working abroad, has the obligation to immediately submit to the public social assistance service of their place of residence the notification regarding the designation of the person who will take care of the child during their absence.

What is the applicable legislation? (17.1)

• • Law no. 272/2004 on the protection and promotion of children’s rights, republished, with subsequent amendments and additions.
• • Government Decision 691/2015 (HG 691/2015) for the approval of the Procedure for monitoring the upbringing and care of children whose parents have gone abroad, and the services they may benefit from
• • Law no. 156 of 30 May 2023 on the organisation of activities to prevent the separation of children from their families

What are the steps the citizen must follow? (17.1)

• Completion of the document called NOTIFICATION.
• Participation in counselling regarding the formalities to be fulfilled for the delegation of parental rights.
• Cooperation with the counsellors of the Community Social Services Administration in completing the necessary documents.
• Participation in counselling and monitoring sessions, in accordance with legal provisions, after receiving the court decision delegating rights.

What documents must the citizen prepare? — case selection (17.1)

Choose the situation (documents) — 17.1

For the childFor the parent(s) and the designated person

For the child:

• -birth certificate and identity card as applicable

For the parent(s) and the designated person:

• -identity documents of parents and the designated person
• -marriage certificate of parents and the designated person, as applicable
• -civil judgment/divorce agreement, proof of exercise of parental authority, establishment of the minor’s residence.

Responsible department:

Child and Family Protection Service within the Community Social Services Administration Ploiești, e-mail: spcf@asscploiesti.ro

Documents may be sent electronically or submitted at the Registry of the Community Social Services Administration (ASSC) Ploiești, Piața Eroilor nr. 1 A, ground floor, city hall premises