When in a county described in section 9:12-1 of this title the parent, guardian or next friend of any child is unable to provide such care and maintenance for the child as its needs require, the board of managers of such home may, upon request of the parent, guardian or next friend, and upon such terms as it deems proper receive such child into the home for such temporary relief as it finds necessary.
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 9:12-2
Temporary relief of needy child
Known as the Department of Children and Families Act
The act spans §§ 9:10-1 to 9:7-7 (398 sections).
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