N.J. Admin. Code § 10:46A-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 10:46A-3.1 - Role of the coordinator

(a) The family support system shall be administered by the Division, in conjunction with the Family Support Coordinator working under the direction of the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD).

(b) The Division of Developmental Disabilities shall develop an agreement with the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) regarding the role and authority of the Coordinator.

(c) The Family Support Coordinator shall:

1. Coordinate efforts by the Regional Family Support Planning Councils and public and private agencies, including, but not limited to:

i. Identification of services provided by different agencies; and

ii. Planning with all entities to insure that gaps in services are filled.

2. Adopt, review and revise, no less than annually, a State Family Support Plan, that is based on the annual reports of the Regional Family Support Planning Councils, which shall:

i. Assess needs, establish goals, and set priorities for the provision of family supports for individuals with developmental disabilities;

ii. provide for outreach and coordinated delivery of family supports;

3. Provide administrative support services to each of the Regional Family Support Planning Councils and the Statewide Council;

4. Participate as a non-voting member of the Statewide Family Support Council;

5. Develop and implement a training plan for family support as identified by the Regional Family Support Planning Council in the annual reports; and

6. Respond to public inquiries and requests for information regarding family support.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:46A-3.1

Amended by R.2011 d.095, effective 3/21/2011.
See: 42 N.J.R. 1128(a), 43 N.J.R. 731(d).
In (a) and (b), inserted "New Jersey Council on" and substituted "(NJCDD)" for "Council" following "Disabilities".