; however, the recipient is not obligated to guarantee that in every instance an alternative provider will be available. (2) Agency Responsibilities Each agency responsible for administering or supporting a social service program with Federal financial assistance shall establish policies and procedures designed to ensure that— (A) appropriate and timely referrals are made to an alternative provider; (B) all referrals are made in a manner consistent with all applicable privacy laws and regulations; (C) the recipient subject to subsection (d)(1) notifies the agency of any referral; (D) such recipient has established a process for determining whether the beneficiary has contacted the alternative provider; and (E) each beneficiary of a marriage or family education, strengthening, or counseling program that receives Federal financial assistance receives written notice of the protections set forth in this section prior to enrolling in or receiving services from such program. (3) Recipient’s Responsibilities The referral obligation of the recipient under section (d)(2) shall be satisfied by the recipient if it— (A) makes appropriate and timely referrals to an alternative provider; (B) refers in a manner consistent with all applicable privacy laws and regulations; (C) notifies the agency of the referral; (D) has established a process for determining whether the beneficiary has contacted the alternative provider