New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 3A - CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Chapter 51 - MANUAL OF REQUIREMENTS FOR RESOURCE FAMILY PARENTS
Subchapter 6 - RESOURCE FAMILY HOME PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Section 3A:51-6.1 - Supervision of children in placement

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 3A:51-6.1

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

(a) Level I supervision requirements are as follows:

1. The resource family parent shall ensure the supervision of each child in placement, as appropriate to the child's age and particular needs, pursuant to the reasonable and prudent parent standard.

2. The resource family parent shall be reachable by telephone in the event of an emergency or illness when the child in placement or resource family parent is not in the home.

3. When temporary care is provided for a child in placement on behalf of the resource family parent for more than three consecutive days, either in the resource family home or in the temporary caregiver's home:
i. The resource family parent shall inform the Department office of the temporary care arrangements;

ii. The temporary caregiver shall complete a Child Abuse Record Information background check, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:51-5.5, and a check of court records;

iii. The temporary care arrangements shall be approved by the Department office having supervision of the child; and

iv. The temporary caregiver shall be trustworthy and well known to the resource family parent.

4. When a child in placement attends a child care center or family child care home, the program shall be either licensed, as specified in N.J.A.C. 10:122, or registered, as specified in N.J.A.C. 10:126 and 126A, as applicable.

5. The resource family parent shall not use cameras installed in the home as a means of supervision unless determined by the treating physician to be medically necessary.

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