1. Service of summons shall be made as in other civil cases in the manner prescribed in section 506.150 . However, if service cannot be made as prescribed in section 506.150 and it is not waived, then the service shall be made by mail or publication as provided in section 506.160 . 2. Persons who shall be summoned and receive a copy of the petition shall include: (1) The parent of the child, including a putative father who has acknowledged the child as his own by affirmatively asserting his paternity, unless the parent has filed a consent to the termination of parental rights in court; (2) The guardian of the person of the child; (3) The person, agency or organization having custody of the child; (4) The foster parent, relative or other person with whom the child has been placed; and (5) Any other person whose presence the court deems necessary. 3. The court shall not require service in the case of a parent whose identity is unknown and cannot be ascertained, or cannot be located. 4. Any person required to receive summons may waive appearance or service of summons.
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