N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:11-1.6

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

Section 3A:11-1.6 - Responsibilities of the Division

(a) The Division, through a Division representative, is responsible for:

1. Helping ensure that the family's children are safe and protected from abuse or neglect;

2. Explaining why the Division is involved with a family;

3. Telling the applicant what is expected from him or her and his or her children;

4. Explaining to the family the procedures to obtain the services requested;

5. Providing only those services agreed upon unless there is a court order or as otherwise authorized in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-12 and 15 and 9:6-8.18 and 29;

6. Listening and offering to help find solutions to problems;

7. Discussing progress on a regular basis;

8. Informing the client of changes in services that may affect the family;

9. Explaining when and under what circumstances the Division will terminate its involvement with the family;

10. Explaining that, for child protection investigations, collateral contacts will be made and for what purpose within the limitations of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.10a;

11. Explaining the purpose of collateral contacts in child welfare services and that collateral contacts shall be made with the client's consent; and

12. Explaining that, depending upon the service received and the client's financial circumstances, the client may have a responsibility to reimburse the Division or pay directly for the service.

(b) The Division may provide services through direct service delivery or through third-party social service contracts with other service providers. The Division may also refer applicants and clients to service providers.

(c) Within 30 days of a child's out-of-home placement, the Division shall notify each adult relative of the child:

1. That the child's parent no longer has custody;

2. That the Division shall complete an assessment of each interested adult relative's ability to provide care and support of the child;

3. Of the requirements to become a licensed resource family parent in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10:122C and of the additional services and supports available to a child in out-of-home placement in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10:122D; and

4. Of the requirements to participate in the CP&P Legal Guardianship Subsidy Program in accordance with N.J.A.C. 3A:20.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:11-1.6

Administrative Change, 49 N.J.R. 98a.

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3498(b), effective 11/6/2017