PD 603 Article 152

Authority of Person, Agency or Institution.

Article 152

ART. 152. Authority of Person, Agency or Institution. — The Department of Social Welfare or any duly licensed child placement agency or individual receiving a child pursuant to an order of the court shall be the legal guardian and entitled to his legal custody and control, be responsible for his support as defined by law, and when proper, shall have authority to give consent to his placement, guardianship and/or adoption.

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