Louisiana Children's Code Tit. VI, Art. 644. Duties of curator ad hoc

(1) The allegations made against the parent.

(2) The right of the parent to appear at the hearing, to defend against the allegations, and to compel the attendance of witnesses in his behalf.

(3) The right of the parent to retain counsel, or to have counsel appointed if indigent.

(4) The possibility that the parent may be able to enter into an informal adjustment agreement, to consent to judgment, or to transfer custody, with the consent of the court.

(5) The parent's responsibility to notify the department and his counsel in writing of his current whereabouts, including his address, cellular number, telephone number, and any other contact information, and that if he fails to do so, the law authorizes hearings to be held in his absence.

(6) The parent's responsibility to notify the department and the court in writing of the current whereabouts, including address, cellular number, telephone number, and any other contact information, of the child's other parent and any relative or other individual willing and able to offer a wholesome and stable home for the child.

(7) The parent's responsibility to support the achievement of timely permanency for the child.

(8) The parent's responsibility to advise the department and the court in writing of the whereabouts, including the address, cellular number, telephone number, and any other contact information, of all grandparents, all parents of a sibling where such parent has legal custody of such sibling, and all other adult relatives of the child.

(9) The possibility that a judicial certification for adoption proceeding may be initiated if the child remains in the custody of the state.