New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 3A - CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Chapter 22 - REQUIREMENTS FOR CP&P ADOPTIONS
Subchapter 5 - POST-PLACEMENT SERVICES AND FINALIZATION
Section 3A:22-5.1 - Post-placement services
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 3A:22-5.1
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024
(a) A Division representative shall provide post-placement services to the adoptive child and the adoptive family in accordance with 10:121A-5.8.
(b) In addition, a Division representative shall have face-to-face and other communication with the adoptive child and the adoptive family in order to:
1. Establish a relationship between a Division representative and each family member to provide support, to assist with issues relevant to the adoption as they arise and to help each family member through the adjustment process;
2. Assess the adoptive family's need for counseling services which specifically address adoption-related issues;
3. Refer the adoptive family to medical, therapeutic, educational, self-help and other services as they are needed;
4. Assist the adoptive family to function autonomously and without Division intervention; and
5. Assess the adoptive family's readiness and suitability in order to recommend proceeding towards adoption finalization.
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