New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 45 - GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
Subchapter 3 - CONTINUATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
Section 10:45-3.2 - Continuation of eligibility for children
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:45-3.2
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) Eligibility for temporary guardianship services continues up to one year for a child, as long as he or she remains:
1. A recipient of
services from the Division;
2.
Under the age of 18 years. Prior to reaching the age of majority, an assessment
shall be made as to the continuing need for a guardian as an adult, in
accordance with the provisions of
30:4-165.4 et seq., and N.J.A.C.
10:43; and
3. Without a guardian to
act on the child's behalf.
(b) When a parent or appointed guardian who had been inaccessible again becomes available to exercise his or her role:
1. Guardianship services shall immediately
and automatically cease with written notification to the parent or appointed
guardian, if temporary guardianship services are provided.
2. A termination or change of guardianship is
required by the court, if BGS has been appointed by a court as
guardian.
3. BGS shall refer the
guardianship matter to the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) for
disposition, if a parent or a guardian who is deemed by BGS to be unsuitable
returns.
(c) A referral to DYFS for appointment of a guardian shall be made within 90 days of the initiation of BGS guardianship services.
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