New Jersey § 30:4c-27
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:4c-27, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:4c-27.
As used in P.L.2001, c. 419 ( C.30:4C-27.3 et seq. ) : “ Child ” means a person who: is either under the age of 18 or meets the criteria set forth
in subsection f. of section 2 of P.L.1972, c. 81 ( C.9:17B-2 ); and is under the care or custody of the division or another public or private
agency authorized to place children in New Jersey. “ Commissioner ” means the Commissioner of Children and Families. “ Department ” means the Department of Children and Families. “ Division ” means the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families. “ Resource family home ” or “ home ” means a private residence, other than a children's group home or shelter home, in
which board, lodging, care , and temporary out-of-home placement services are provided by a resource family parent
on a 24-hour basis to a child under the auspices of the division or any public or
private agency authorized to place children in New Jersey. “ Resource family parent ” means a person who has been licensed pursuant to P.L.2001, c. 419 to provide resource family care to five or fewer children, including a child who
has been placed by the division with the person for the purpose of adoption, except
that the department may license a resource family parent to provide care for more
than five children, if necessary, to keep sibling groups intact or to serve the best
interests of the children in the home. “ License ” means a document issued by the department to a person who meets the requirements
of P.L.2001, c. 419 to provide resource family care to children in the person's home.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:4c-27
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:4c-27 cover?
Section 30:4c-27 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 30:4c-27?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 30:4c-27" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 30:4c-27 apply to my situation?
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