New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 195 - STANDARDS FOR OUT-OF-STATE PROGRAMS SERVING CHILDREN
Subchapter 3 - CONTRACTS AND REPORTS
Section 10:195-3.2 - Reports of inspections and unusual incidents

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:195-3.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) Upon completion of the evaluation and inspection of each out-of-State residential program, the Department shall provide a report of the evaluation and inspection to the placing agency and any other New Jersey Department placing or facilitating the placement of children at the program, along with any related information that may be obtained from the inspecting agency. The placing agency shall determine whether the program is appropriate to the needs of the children served.

1. The placing agency shall base its determination on the rules for private out-of-State placement at 10:46B-4.3.

2. The placing agency's determination may be appealed as specified at N.J.A.C. 10:48.

(b) In the event of an allegation or reasonable suspicion of abuse, neglect or exploitation, imminent jeopardy to persons served or criminal actions, the Department shall notify the applicable protective services agency, law enforcement agency or other applicable authority.

(c) The Department shall inform the Department of Children and Families of all reports it receives from out-of-State programs concerning unusual incidents and incidents involving allegations of child abuse or neglect.

(d) The Department shall provide copies of reports of inspections, investigations, and evaluations to other New Jersey State agencies placing service recipients in out-of-State residential programs, unless disclosure of such reports is prohibited by applicable statutes or rules.

(e) The Department may, upon request by an authorized agency in another state, provide copies of reports of inspections, investigations, and evaluations of residential programs housing children in New Jersey or in another state, unless disclosure of such reports is prohibited by applicable statutes or rules.

(f) The Department shall, upon request, provide copies of reports of inspections, investigations, and evaluations to agencies approving payment for or facilitating the placement of service recipients in out-of-State residential programs, unless disclosure of such reports is prohibited by applicable statutes or rules.

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