N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:26-1.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

Section 3A:26-1.1 - Reports of substance-affected infants

(a) The Division of Child Protection and Permanency shall receive reports of substance-affected infants that ambulatory care facilities submit pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:43A-28.7 and that hospitals submit pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:43G-2.13.

(b) Upon receipt of a report pursuant to (a) above, the Division shall first determine if the report is an allegation of child abuse or neglect pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-1 et seq., and if a determination that a report is an allegation of child abuse or neglect, respond in accordance with applicable law, including N.J.A.C. 3A:10.

(c) For reports made pursuant to (a) above that are not determined to be allegations of child abuse or neglect, the Division representative shall offer services to the parent of each substance-affected infant on a voluntary basis . If the parent accepts, the Division shall provide the services in accordance with N.J.A.C. 3A:11-1.6(b) and 1.7.

(d) All reports made pursuant to this chapter shall be considered child abuse investigative records and treated as confidential pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.10a.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:26-1.1

Adopted by 50 N.J.R. 283(b), effective 1/16/2018