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Sec. 6.

A child care organization, the department of social services, or the probate court responsible for supervising a child in foster care shall do all of the following:

(a) Provide written notification monthly to the state court administrator of an admission into, discharge from, or transfer of a child in foster care.

(b) Upon request submit an initial placement plan; a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of interested parties; and progress reports to the appropriate local board at least once each 6 months, and cooperate with and furnish other information requested by the state court administrator. If foster care is purchased from a child placing agency or child caring institution, that organization shall cooperate in the preparation of an initial placement plan and progress reports.