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.
a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, if a minor is placed
in a resource family home, group home, or institution, pursuant to section 26 of P.L.1951,
c. 138 ( C.30:4C-26 ), and is pregnant, becomes pregnant, or gives birth to a child while in the placement,
the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families shall provide or arrange for the provision
of services to ensure that the minor and her child remain together as a family unit. b. A Division of Child Protection and Permanency caseworker shall develop and implement a permanency plan for the minor and her child
that will enable the minor to provide a safe and stable home for her child, and shall
not limit the minor's legal right to make decisions regarding the care, custody, and
supervision of her child. The plan shall address, but shall not be limited to, the following areas: (1) counseling and advocacy services; (2) information about and referral to physicians, certified nurse midwives, and other
health care professionals providing prenatal care; (3) medical care, including hospital, maternity, postnatal, and preventive pediatric
services; and (4) maintenance services, including, clothing, food, housing, and financial assistance. c. If, as a result of the minor's pregnancy or birth of her child, the minor's current
placement is no longer available, is inappropriate, or could result in harm to the
minor or her child, the caseworker shall locate and place the minor and her child
together in a substitute living arrangement. d. The Division of Child Protection and Permanency shall not be required to arrange or provide for services to the minor and her child
pursuant to subsection a. of this section, if the division has reasonable cause to
believe that the minor's child has been subjected to child abuse or acts of child
abuse or neglect by the minor. e. For purposes of this section, “ minor ” means a person 21 years of age or younger who is under the care and supervision
or custody of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1951, c. 138 ( C.30:4C-12 ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:4c-26
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