New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 3A - CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Chapter 15 - SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT
Subchapter 2 - SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT
Section 3A:15-2.7 - Self-sufficiency skills for adolescent children

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 3A:15-2.7

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

(a) The Division representative, in consultation with the out-of-home placement provider, the child, the parent and other significant adults, shall develop a written plan to prepare the child for self-sufficient living and shall reevaluate the plan at least yearly.

(b) The plan shall be developed for each child in out-of-home placement:

1. Within six months of the date of placement for those entering out-of-home placement at age 14 or older; or

2. No later than age 14, for those already in out-of-home placement.

(c) The plan shall be based upon an assessment of the child's strengths, resources, interests and needs.

(d) The plan shall outline the necessary skills the child must master to achieve self-sufficiency and the responsibilities of the Division and other parties to assist the child to develop these skills.

(e) The Division representative shall identify at least one significant adult in the child's life who will function as an adult advisor to the child to assist in the development of the plan and the life skills needed by the child. The adult advisor may be the resource family parent.

(f) The Division representative shall refer the child to resources for post-secondary educational opportunities, as requested by the child and in accordance with N.J.S.A. 9:17B-2 and N.J.A.C. 3A:13-5, Tuition Program.

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