New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 77 - REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
Subchapter 4 - BEHAVIORAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Section 10:77-4.5 - Beneficiary rights

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:77-4.5

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

(a) Any provider entity providing behavioral assistance shall demonstrate regard for the rights of the child, youth or young adult, their families and/or caregivers to exercise choice and to receive culturally appropriate, integrated, coordinated and carefully monitored services in the least restrictive setting appropriate to their individual needs.

(b) The provider entity shall deliver services in a manner that includes the beneficiary, primary caregiver, legal guardian and family support organization (FSO) representative in service planning and permits the maximum freedom of choice by the beneficiary in all areas of their lives, where possible, including, but not limited to:

1. Fully informing the child/youth or young adult and his or her parent/caregiver of all service options, and the benefits of these options; and

2. Allowing the child/youth or young adult and/or his or her parent/caregiver to make all possible decisions with regard to their lives, being appropriately advised of the expected benefits and possible consequences of those decisions.

(c) The agency shall inform each beneficiary, legal guardian, and primary caregiver, as applicable, of their rights and of the responsibilities of the agency in a language or format that is understood by the child/youth or young adult and his or her primary caregiver and legal guardian.

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