New Jersey § 30:4c-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:4c-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:4c-12.
a. In any case in which the Department of Children and Families accepts a child in
its care or custody, including placement, the department shall consider placement of the child with a suitable relative or person
who has a kinship relationship as defined in section 2 of P.L.2001, c. 250 ( C.3B:12A-2 ). The department shall initiate a search for relatives or persons with a kinship relationship with the child who may be willing and able to provide the care and support required by the
child. The search shall be initiated within 30 days of the department's acceptance of the
child in its care or custody. The search will be completed when all sources contacted have either responded to
the inquiry or failed to respond within 45 days. The department shall complete an assessment of each interested relative's or person's ability to provide the care and support, including placement, required by the child. b. If the department determines that the relative or person who has a kinship relationship with the child is unwilling or unable to assume the care of the child, the department shall not
be required to re-evaluate the relative. The department shall inform the relative or person in writing of: (1) the reasons for the department's determination; (2) the responsibility of the relative or person to inform the department if there is a change in the circumstances upon which the
determination was made; (3) the possibility that termination of parental rights may occur if the child remains
in resource family care for more than six months; and (4) the right to seek review by the department of such determination. c. The department may decide to pursue the termination of parental rights if the department
determines that termination of parental rights is in the child's best interests.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:4c-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:4c-12 cover?
Section 30:4c-12 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 30:4c-12 apply to my situation?
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