New Jersey § 55:14l-2

§ 55:14l-2.

As used in this act, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: “ Agency ” means the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. “ Emancipated minor ” means a person who is under 18 years of age, but who has been married, has entered

military service, has a child or is pregnant, or has previously been declared by a

court or an administrative agency to be emancipated. “ Immediate family ” means the participant's spouse or partner, dependent children, parent or caregiver. “ Participant ” means a person who is eligible to receive housing and services for himself and his

immediate family in the Scattered Site AIDS Permanent Housing Program. To be eligible a participant must be: a. Over the age of 18, or an emancipated minor; b. Certified in writing by a medical professional as being HIV positive or having

AIDS; c. Eligible for a housing subsidy under section 8 of the federal Housing Act of 1937, 42 U.S.C. § 1437f ; d. Homeless or at risk of homelessness and in need of permanent, affordable housing

and support services in order to maintain an independent and healthy lifestyle; and e. Willing to abide by certain stated program regulations. “ Project ” means the part of the program that is developed, operated and maintained by a particular

sponsor. “ Scattered Site AIDS Permanent Housing Program ” or “ program ” means the supportive housing program of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance

Agency which has been designed for participants with HIV or AIDS and their immediate

families. “ Sponsor ” means a nonprofit organization which was selected as a partner in the development

and ongoing operation of a project of the program in the request for proposal process

executed by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency in May, 1994. “ Supportive housing ” means permanent affordable housing for participants and their immediate families

combined with certain services as determined by individual needs, which may change

over time.