Chapter

Chapter 4C

N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-1— Administration of act in accordance with public policy
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-1.1— Findings, declarations relative to child protective services
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-2— Definitions
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-2.1— Division of Child Protection and Permanency as continuation of former agencies
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-2.3— Provision of services to certain individuals aged 18 to 21
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-2.4— New Jersey Child Welfare Training Academy
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-2.5— Rules, regulations
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-3— Duties of Division of Child Protection and Permanency
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-3.7— Photographing, fingerprinting of child under custody of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-3.8— Rules, regulations
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-3a— Child protection worker caseload, limits, exceptions, temporary
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-4— Powers of Department of Children and Families
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-4.1— Consent and approval of actions or proceedings
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-4.2— Consent, approval of commissioner
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-4.3— Copies of rules and regulations; certification of consent and approval
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-4.4— Services provided to certain persons with developmental disabilities; rules, procedures; interagency agreement
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-4.5— Provision of services for alcoholism, substance abuse for certain persons; interagency agreement; rules, regulations
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-4.6— Definitions; Division of Children's System of Care, training program, emergency homeless shelter employees
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-6— Recipients of payments not deemed paupers; certain treatments permitted
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-7— Issuance of certain certificates free of charge
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-8— Payments for maintenance exempt from tax
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-9— Orders of commitment or grants of assistance previously made and other previous actions not affected
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-10— Liberal construction; consistent laws not repealed
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-11— Application for care and custody; verification, investigation
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-11.1— Health, safety of paramount concern in placement of child
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-11.2— Exceptions to requirement to make reasonable efforts to prevent placement of child
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-11.3— Exceptions to requirement to provide reasonable efforts to reunify child with parent
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-11.4— Permanency hearing
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-11.5— Commissioner's report to Legislature, Governor
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-11.6— Rules, regulations
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-12— Filing complaint; investigation; application for court order; hearing
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-12.1— Search for relatives; assessment of abilities
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-12.2— Resource family parent, relative, notice; right to be heard
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-13— Referral to legally responsible person or agency
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-14— Notice of action taken on application
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-15— Petition to terminate parental rights, conditions
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-15.1— Termination of parental rights, standards
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-15.1a— Certain prior statements of child, admissible as evidence
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-15.2— Final guardianship hearing
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-15.3— Exceptions from requirement to file petition seeking termination of parental rights
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-15.4— Notice to parent of right to counsel; public defender appointments; law guardian, selection
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-15.5— Short title
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-15.6— Findings, declarations relative to abandoned children
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-15.7— Designated sites, voluntary relinquishment of child; assumption of care, custody, control by Division of Child Protection and Permanency
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-15.8— Responsibilities of division, placement of child
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-15.9— Educational public information program, toll free hotline
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-15.10— Rules, regulations
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-15.11— Distribution of information about "New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection Act" to certain public school students
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-16— Association or agency to file summary of records with petition
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-17— Petition, notice of hearing; interlocutory, order
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-18— Verification of petition; investigation; report of findings
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-19— Adjournments
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-20— Order terminating parental rights; committing child to guardianship
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-21— Guardianship order not to be restrictive
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-22— Full guardianship
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-23— Voluntary surrenders, releases of custody, consents to adoption
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-24— Application for care or custody; complaint; petition
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-25— Agents of Division of Child Protection and Permanency to visit children
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-26— Placing child in resource family home or institution
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-26.1— "Resource family home" defined
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-26.2— Child care shelters; establishment, maintenance
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-26.3— Shelters for care, supervision of children
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-26.4— "Resource family parent" defined
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-26.5— Adoption of child by resource family parent
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-26.6— "Resource family parent" defined
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-26.7— Application for adoption of child by resource family parent
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-26.8— Adoptive, resource family parent, investigation
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-26.9— Provisional approval for resource family parent; definition
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-26.20— Minor and child to remain together as family unit
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-26.21— Rules, regulations
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-26a— Rules and regulations
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-26b— Child in resource family home, determination of school placement
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-26c— Caregiver liability relative to certain activities; terms defined
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27— Expenses of maintenance chargeable against State funds
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.1— "Resource family parent" defined
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.2— Discontinuance of clothing distribution centers; clothing allowance
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.3— Short title
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.4— Findings, declarations relative to resource family care
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.5— Definitions relative to resource family care
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.6— Licensure required for resource family parents
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.7— Child abuse record information check
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.8— Criminal history record background check required for licensure
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.9— Denial, suspension, revocation of license
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.10— Notice before denial, suspension, revocation of license, hearing
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.11— Judicial review
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.12— Fraud, misrepresentation, fourth degree crime
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.14— Report to Governor, Legislature
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.15— Rules, regulations
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.16— Definitions relative to background checks for residential child care staff
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.17— Background checks required for securing, maintaining certificate of approval
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.18— Facilities established after effective date; procedures
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.19— Criteria for permanent disqualification
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.20— Eligibility for employment for certain rehabilitated offenders; determination
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.21— Immunity from liability on use of background information
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.22— Child abuse record information check required for securing, maintaining certificate of approval
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.23— Facility established after effective date, request for staff background checks
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.24— Regulations relative to out-of-State facility serving State residents
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-27.25— Responsibility for costs, funding of background checks
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-28— Discharge for care, custody, or guardianship
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-29— Payments for maintenance
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-29.1— Liability for maintenance costs
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-29.2— Lien on real property
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-29.3— Books for recording certificates of lien; index
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-29.4— Property subject to lien; notice; liability for disposal of property after notice
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-29.5— Compromise and settlement of claims
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-29.6— Discharge of lien; certificate
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-29a— Short title
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-29b— Findings, declarations
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-30— Sharing of cost of maintenance by State and county
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-30.1— Hospital care; total cost to be borne by state
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-31— Federal assistance; compliance with requirements of Department of Health, Education and Welfare
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-32— Burial of child receiving care; expenses
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-33— Compromise and settlement of claims
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-34— Recovery, reimbursement of moneys
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-35— Contributions
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-36— Petty cash fund
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-37— Checks, drafts, warrants, procedure if uncashed
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-38— Repeal
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-39— Continuation of consistent provisions of prior laws; effect of repeal
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-40— Effective date
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-41— "Approved agency" defined
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-42— Adoption Resource Exchange
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-43— Purpose of adoption resource exchange
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-44— Rules, regulations, and procedures
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-45— Legislative intent
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-46— Payments in subsidization of adoption; qualifications
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-47— Costs and expenses covered
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-48— Qualifications; original and annual determination
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-49— Rules and regulations
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-50— Short title
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-51— Legislative declarations
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-52— Definitions
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-53— Filing notice of placement of child outside home
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-53.1— Findings, declarations
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-53.2— Definition of "repeated placement in resource family care," "placed again into resource family care."
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-53.3— Revised, repeated placement plans, requisites
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-53.4— Petition to terminate parental rights
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-53.5— Rules, regulations
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-54— Determination by court as to placement
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-55— Placement plans, requirements
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-56— Administrative procedures to provide for needs of children and to obtain federal aid
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-57— Child placement review boards
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-58— Review of placements
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-58.1— Placement for adoption
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-59— Written notice in advance of review
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-60— Submission of report
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-61— Issuance of order by court
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-61.1— Proposal to return child home
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-61.2— Permanency hearing
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-62— Child Placement Advisory Council
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-62.1— Grants or contributions; acceptance
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-63— Rules for conduct of review boards; promulgation by Supreme Court
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-64— Joint legislative committee to monitor and evaluate act; report
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-65— Severability
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-66— Short title
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-67— Findings, declarations
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-68— Definitions
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-69— Development of interdepartmental plan
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-70— Establishment of CART, CIACC
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-71— Contents of plan
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-72— Principles of system of care
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-73— Use of monies saved
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-74— Findings, declarations
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-75— "Family preservation services program" defined
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-76— Establishment of family preservation services program; objectives
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-77— Referrals to program, requirements for family preservation services
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-78— Required credentials for direct services worker, supervisor
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-79— Development of manual of standards
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-80— Family Preservation Services Coordinating Unit established
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-81— Annual report to Governor, Legislature
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-82— Use of federal funding, maximize
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-83— Transfer of funds
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-84— Definitions relative to kinship legal guardianship and State agency action
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-85— Conduct of kinship caregiver assessment in certain cases
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-86— Checks required prior to submission of petition
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-87— Kinship legal guardianship as alternative disposition
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-88— Rules, regulations
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-89— Short title
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-90— Findings, declarations relative to kinship legal guardianship
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-91— Dissemination of information by DCF
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-92— Rules, regulations
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-101— "Tuition" defined
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-102— "Statewide Tuition Waiver Program."
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-103— Eligibility requirements for program
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-104— Application procedure, maximum benefit
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4C-105— Rules, regulations