N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:22-5.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 3A:22-5.1 - Post-placement services

(a) A Division representative shall provide post-placement services to the adoptive child and the adoptive family in accordance with 10:121A-5.8.

(b) In addition, a Division representative shall have face-to-face and other communication with the adoptive child and the adoptive family in order to:

1. Establish a relationship between a Division representative and each family member to provide support, to assist with issues relevant to the adoption as they arise and to help each family member through the adjustment process;

2. Assess the adoptive family's need for counseling services which specifically address adoption-related issues;

3. Refer the adoptive family to medical, therapeutic, educational, self-help and other services as they are needed;

4. Assist the adoptive family to function autonomously and without Division intervention; and

5. Assess the adoptive family's readiness and suitability in order to recommend proceeding towards adoption finalization.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:22-5.1

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