New Jersey § 30:4c-74

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:4c-74, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 30:4c-74.

The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The obligation of the State to preserve the sanctity of the family and prevent

the placement of children outside the home should be fulfilled in the context of a

clear and consistent policy which emphasizes the strengthening of families through

the application of intensive family preservation services; b. In recent years, several states have found that family preservation services can

provide an effective, efficient and humane alternative to out-of-home placement; c. Family preservation services are based on the following principles: (1) Safety of the child is always the first concern, (2) Children should be raised by their own families whenever possible, (3) An intervention should build on family strengths and be responsive to family needs,

and (4) Improvement of family functioning is essential in order to promote the child's

health, safety and welfare, allowing the family to remain intact and the children

to remain at home; and d. It is the intent of this act that a comprehensive family preservation services

program be provided in every county of the State.

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Section 30:4c-74 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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