New Jersey § 30:4c-26
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:4c-26, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:4c-26.
The Department of Children and Families may grant approval to a prospective resource
family parent for a period not to exceed six months, upon completion of the State
portion of the criminal history record investigation required pursuant to P.L.1985,
c. 396 ( C.30:4C-26.8 ), pending completion and review of the federal portion of the criminal history record
investigation required pursuant to that act, if : (1) the State portion of the criminal history record investigation indicates no information
which would disqualify the person, (2) the prospective resource family parent and
any adult residing in the prospective resource family parent's home submit a sworn
statement to the Department of Children and Families attesting that the person does
not have a record of criminal history which would disqualify the person , and (3) there is substantial compliance with department standards for resource family
homes indicating there is no risk to a child's health or safety. For purposes of this section, “ resource family parent ” means any person with whom a child in the care, custody , or guardianship of the Department of Children and Families is placed by the department,
or with its approval, for care and shall include any person with whom a child is placed
by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency for the purpose of adoption until the adoption is finalized.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:4c-26
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:4c-26 cover?
Section 30:4c-26 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-26 apply to my situation?
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