What critical information must be provided to a relinquishing parent seeking to reclaim an infant within 30 days?

• A. The hospital's name and location where the infant was transported.
• B. The exact court order required for reclaiming.
• C. The contact information of the adopting agency.
• D. The identity of the baby’s guardian.

Answer: (A)

The essential piece of information is where the infant is being cared for. Knowing the hospital’s name and location tells the relinquishing parent exactly where to go or whom to contact to reclaim the infant, enabling immediate reunification. The other options aren’t the immediate need for this reclaim process: a court order isn’t typically required within the 30-day window, the adopting agency’s contact details aren’t necessary for the initial reclaim, and knowing the guardian’s identity isn’t the critical step to locate the infant. The priority is to identify and reach the facility that currently has the infant.