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NJ Rev Stat § 9:11-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:11-6 - Payment for maintenance

9:11-6. Payment for maintenance  The court committing a delinquent to the county youth house shall make inquiry into his family conditions and circumstances and, if of opinion that the parents of such delinquent are able to maintain him, may include in the commitment order an order that the parents pay to the county such sum for support, maintenance and clothing of the delinquent as in the opinion of the court is proper. Amended by L.1953, c. 9, p. 79, s. 23; L.1957, c. 46, p. 82, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:11-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:11-7 - Moneys for county youth house; bonds

9:11-7. Moneys for county youth house; bonds  The moneys for the acquisition of lands and the erection of buildings for a county youth house shall be approved as to the amount of the expenditure by the board of chosen freeholders and shall then be provided by the board of chosen freeholders upon the requisition of the board of trustees herein provided for. If the board of chosen freeholders shall deem the amount required for such purpose to be too great to be placed in the annual appropriation for the then fiscal year, such moneys may be raised by an issue of bonds. Amended by L.1953, c. 149, p. 1363, s. 2; L.1957, c. 46, p. 83, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:11-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:11-8 - Money provided annually

9:11-8. Money provided annually  The moneys necessary for the management of a county youth house and the improvement, betterment, repairs and other necessary expenses incident thereto shall be provided each year by the board of chosen freeholders in their annual tax budget, upon the requisition of the board of trustees of such youth house, but the board of chosen freeholders shall have the right to determine the amount required for such purposes. Amended by L.1957, c. 46, p. 83, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:11-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:11-9 - Use of facilities by other counties and agencies by agreement

9:11-9. Use of facilities by other counties and agencies by agreement  The board of trustees of any youth house created and organized pursuant to the chapter supplemented hereby may enter into an agreement with the board of chosen freeholders of any other county or the Attorney General of the United States or the State Board of Child Welfare for the care, custody, maintenance or detention of juveniles between the ages of 8 and 18 years. Such agreement shall be first approved by the board of chosen freeholders of the county in which the school is located. L.1952, c. 105, p. 446, s. 1. Amended by L.1957, c. 46, p. 84, s. 9.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:11-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:11-10 - Sale of real estate not needed for public use

9:11-10. Sale of real estate not needed for public use  The board of trustees organized under the chapter to which this is a supplement may sell or dispose of any real estate or right or interest therein not needed for public use. All sales or disposition, except as hereinafter provided, shall be by public sale to the highest bidder, after public advertisement at least once a week for four weeks prior to the sale, in a newspaper circulating in the county. The board of trustees may transfer title without public advertisement, to any real estate or any right or interest therein not needed for public use by the board, to the county for which said board of trustees was constituted. L.1953, c. 149, p. 1363, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:12-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:12-1 - Commitment authorized; powers of board

9:12-1. Commitment authorized; powers of board  In any county wherein the board of chosen freeholders maintains for children an almshouse, welfare house or home, under the charge of a board of managers thereof appointed and regulated by such board of chosen freeholders, a court authorized to commit a child to the care and custody of a society, association or corporation for the prevention of cruelty to children, may commit such child to the care and custody of such board of managers, in which case such board of managers shall have the same power respecting such child as such society, association or corporation may have in the like case. Amended by L.1953, c. 9, p. 79, s. 24.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:12-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:12-2 - Temporary relief of needy child

9:12-2. Temporary relief of needy child  When in a county described in section 9:12-1 of this title the parent, guardian or next friend of any child is unable to provide such care and maintenance for the child as its needs require, the board of managers of such home may, upon request of the parent, guardian or next friend, and upon such terms as it deems proper receive such child into the home for such temporary relief as it finds necessary.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:12A-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:12A-1 - Establishment of children's shelter; management; funds

9:12A-1. Establishment of children's shelter; management; funds  25. The governing body of any county may establish, equip and maintain a home for the temporary detention of children, separated entirely from any place of confinement of adults, to be known as "The Children's Shelter of .................. County," which shall be conducted as an agency for the purposes of caring for the children of the county whose cases are pending before the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part in the county or who are homeless or abandoned, abused, neglected or cruelly treated, or who, being under 16 years of age, are witnesses before such court or some other court.  The governing body of the county may appropriate sufficient funds for the purchase of property and the building or buildings and the furnishing of supplies and equipment therefor from the annual appropriations, or if they consider the amount too great to add to the annual appropriation, they may issue bonds for such purpose.  The building may be built on property owned by the county or the governing body of the county may acquire the same by gift, purchase or condemnation.  The governing body of the county may appoint a committee of 7 citizens of the county, who together with the director of the governing body of the county as ex-officio shall constitute the board of trustees of the children's shelter. The board of trustees shall make the rules and regulations for the management of the children's shelter and the groupings of the children therein.  In any county in which a children's shelter is or shall be established and operated pursuant to this section, solely for children who are homeless or abandoned, abused, neglected or cruelly treated, the governing body of the county may, by resolution, determine to operate and manage such children's shelter instead of appointing a board of trustees for such purpose, in which case the governing body of the county shall have and may exercise all the powers of a board of trustees as provided in this section.  The shelter shall be in the charge of a superintendent, and the board of managers, or the governing body of the county, as the case may be, shall have authority to appoint the superintendent, and other employees in like manner as other county employees are appointed; the governing body of the county shall provide the funds for carrying on the shelter and for the betterments, improvements and replacements that may be required, in the annual appropriations, but money for new buildings and the equipment thereof and other permanent improvements may be raised by bond issue.  L.1953,c.9,s.25; amended 1953,c.428,s.10; 1958,c.100; 1990,c.26,s.8; 1991,c.91,s.210.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:12A-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:12A-2 - Short title.

9:12A-2 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Homeless Youth Act." L.1999,c.224,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:12A-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:12A-3 - Findings, declarations relative to homeless youth.

9:12A-3 Findings, declarations relative to homeless youth.  2. The Legislature finds and declares that: homeless youth are a largely invisible population; many of these children have no families and are being exploited by adults or are turning to delinquency as a way to survive on the streets; these young people are urgently in need of services which will prevent them from becoming permanently homeless; therefore, it is in the best interest of the State to establish and support a continuum of services geared specifically for homeless youth, including street outreach or basic center shelter or transitional living programs. L.1999,c.224,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:12A-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:12A-4 - Definitions relative to homeless youth.

9:12A-4 Definitions relative to homeless youth.  3. As used in P.L.1999, c.224 (C.9:12A-2 et seq.): "Department" means the Department of Children and Families. "Division" means the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families. "Homeless youth" means a person 21 years of age or younger who is without shelter where appropriate care and supervision are available. L.1999, c.224, s.3; amended 2006, c.47, s.74; 2012, c.16, s.40.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:12A-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:12A-5 - Comprehensive programs for homeless youth; list of organizations, agencies participating.

9:12A-5 Comprehensive programs for homeless youth; list of organizations, agencies participating.  4. The department shall establish and support a comprehensive program for homeless youth in the State by contracting with organizations and agencies, licensed by the department, that provide street outreach or basic center shelter or transitional living services for homeless youth. The department shall establish licensure requirements and shall contract for programs that ensure that services, as specified by this act, are provided to homeless youth in the State in an appropriate and responsible manner. The commissioner may establish such other requirements for the homeless youth programs as he deems necessary. On or before December 31 of each year, the department shall provide to the Office of Homelessness Prevention in the Department of Community Affairs a list of organizations and agencies participating in the program and any available information in the possession of the department concerning persons who are homeless or at risk for homelessness in accordance with any applicable privacy, security, and data quality standards. L.1999, c.224, s.4; amended 2019, c.73, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:12A-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:12A-6 - Street outreach program.

9:12A-6 Street outreach program.  5. A street outreach program for homeless youth shall enhance the accessibility of resources to a homeless youth by locating, contacting and providing services to the youth through mobile outreach. The services provided by the street outreach program, as determined by the department's contract, may include, but are not limited to: a. Assistance in finding temporary or short-term shelter; b. Assistance in obtaining food;  c. A clothing allowance; d. Individual and group counseling in the area of violence prevention; e. Information and referral services regarding organizations and agencies that provide support services to homeless youth; and f. Assistance in obtaining medical care. L.1999,c.224,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:12A-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:12A-8 - Transitional living program.

9:12A-8 Transitional living program.  7. A transitional living program shall provide residential care and treatment services for up to 18 months to a homeless youth 16 to 21 years of age who demonstrates the maturity to function with minimal adult supervision. The program shall assist in the maintenance of a homeless youth in a living arrangement that will prepare the youth for independence and self-sufficiency through the direct provision of, or through referrals to, other organizations and agencies for services, as determined by the department's contract, which may include: (1) Educational assessment and attachment to an educational program; (2) Career planning, employment and life skills training; (3) Job placement; (4) Budgeting and money management;  (5) Assistance in securing housing appropriate to a homeless youth's needs and income; and (6) Assistance in accessing other social services as may be appropriate. L.1999,c.224,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:12A-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:12A-9 - Rules, regulations.

9:12A-9 Rules, regulations.  8. Subject to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the Commissioner of Children and Families shall adopt rules and regulations for the licensing by the department of organizations and agencies that provide street outreach or basic center shelter or transitional living programs for homeless youth.  L.1999, c.224, s.8; amended 2006, c.47, s.75.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:13-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:13-7 - Expenditures for crippled children and children with cerebral palsy

9:13-7. Expenditures for crippled children and children with cerebral palsy  The board of chosen freeholders of a county which has no county home and hospital for crippled children and children afflicted with cerebral palsy may appropriate not more than $75,000.00 each year for the necessary expense incident to the diagnosis and treatment of such children resident in the county under the age of 21 years, including the cost of surgical appliances, support and maintenance of such children, investigation of cases, and necessary traveling expenses incidental to the investigation and transportation of patients to a suitable home or hospital within the State supported by public funds or private charity; provided, however, that the board of chosen freeholders in a county of the first class having a population in excess of 800,000 may appropriate not more than $100,000.00 each year. Within such appropriation such board of chosen freeholders or its appropriate committees, may, in its discretion, pay the whole or any part of the cost of transporting such persons to and from sheltered workrooms. Before spending money for such purposes the board shall adopt such rules and regulations as it deems desirable concerning the requirements of residence and eligibility for such relief. Disbursements shall be made through officers designated by the board for that purpose on verified bills presented and approved as in the case of other county expenditures. Amended by L.1938, c. 406, p. 1195, s. 1; L.1951, c. 228, p. 804, s. 1; L.1957, c. 217, p. 752, s. 1; L.1959, c. 189, p. 760, s. 1; L.1971, c. 59, s. 1, eff. March 24, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:13-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:13-8 - Funds; how raised

9:13-8. Funds; how raised  The annual appropriation for the care of crippled children and children afflicted with cerebral palsy under section 9:13-7 of this Title shall be included in the annual tax levy. If funds sufficient to meet such appropriation are not otherwise available the county shall provide the same by the issue of emergency notes or emergency bonds pursuant to the provisions of section 40:2-31 of the Title, Municipalities and Counties. Amended by L.1951, c. 228, p. 805, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:14A-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:14A-1 - Report of deaf children under six years; care and treatment; notice to commissioner of education

9:14A-1. Report of deaf children under six years; care and treatment; notice to commissioner of education  It shall be the duty of every attending or consulting physician, nurse, parent or guardian having charge of any minor under six years of age who is totally deaf or whose hearing is impaired to report the same at once in writing to the state department of health, giving the name, age and residence of such minor to the director of health and furnish such additional information as the director may require. If the director, after investigation, finds that such minor is not receiving adequate care and treatment, he shall report the facts relative to such minor to the appropriate welfare or other official agency which may provide for such care and treatment. If the case of such minor is referred to any welfare officer, when he has approved the provision of such medical or surgical care and treatment as is needed, and which the parent is unable to provide, the cost thereof shall be a charge against the municipality in which the child resides. The director of health shall in each instance notify the state commissioner of education of his disposition of the case, and the name of the official or agency to whom the same was referred. The commissioner of education, when in his judgment it is desirable, shall communicate to the parent, guardian, official or agency the location of the resident schools for the deaf and also the nearest public school having special classes and also instruction for the hard of hearing with information concerning the advantages offered by the school and the benefits to accrue to the child from attendance at such school, classes or instruction.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:14B-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:14B-1 - County assistance

9:14B-1. County assistance  The board of chosen freeholders of a county which has no county home and hospital for children afflicted with sickle cell anemia may appropriate not more than $10,000.00 each year for the necessary expense incident to the diagnosis and treatment of such children resident in the county under the age of 21 years, including the cost of surgical appliances, support and maintenance of such children, investigation of cases, and necessary traveling expenses incidental to the investigation and transportation of patients to a suitable home or hospital within the State supported by public funds or private charity; provided, however, that the board of chosen freeholders in a county of the first class having a population in excess of 800,000 may appropriate not more than $25,000.00 each year. Before spending money for such purposes the board shall adopt such rules and regulations as it deems desirable concerning the requirements of residence and eligibility for such relief. Disbursements shall be made through officers designated by the board for that purpose on verified bills presented and approved as in the case of other county expenditures. L.1972, c. 171, s. 1, eff. Nov. 13, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 241, s. 1, eff. Oct. 24, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:17-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:17-4 - Warrants directed to whom

9:17-4. Warrants directed to whom  Warrants in such proceedings shall be directed to a constable or police officer of the county. Amended by L.1949, c. 141, p. 515, s. 4; L.1953, c. 9, p. 82, s. 31.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:17-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:17-5 - Reputed father out of county; serving warrant upon

9:17-5. Reputed father out of county; serving warrant upon  If the person charged as such reputed father shall be or reside in a county of this State other than that in which the warrant is issued, the person serving the warrant shall present it to a court of the county wherein the reputed father resides or can be found, and upon being authorized by that court, may apprehend the reputed father in that county. Amended by L.1953, c. 9, p. 82, s. 32.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:17-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:17-6 - Bond to be taken; discharge thereon; proceedings when no bond is taken

9:17-6. Bond to be taken; discharge thereon; proceedings when no bond is taken  When the reputed father is apprehended pursuant to section 9:17-5 of this Title, he shall be taken before any court of the county wherein he resides or is found, and that court may take from him a bond to the State of New Jersey, with good and sufficient surety or sureties, or with cash security, in the sum directed upon the warrant, for his appearance, at a time therein stated, before the court issuing the warrant, and thereafter from time to time as such court may direct. Thereupon, the court taking the bond shall discharge the reputed father from arrest, and such officer shall deliver the warrant and bond to the court issuing the warrant. If no bond is given as herein provided the officer having the warrant shall take the reputed father before the court originally issuing the warrant. Amended by L.1945, c. 183, p. 618, s. 1; L.1953, c. 9, p. 82, s. 33.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:17-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:17-38 - Short title

9:17-38. Short title  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Parentage Act." L.1983, c. 17, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:17-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:17-39 - Parent and child relationship defined.

9:17-39 Parent and child relationship defined.  2. As used in P.L.1983, c.17 (C.9:17-38 et seq.), "parent and child relationship" means the legal relationship existing between a child and the child's natural or adoptive parents, between a child and the child's co-parents pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2019, c.323 (C.9:17-69 et al.), or between the child and the child's intended parents pursuant to a gestational carrier agreement executed in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2018, c.18 (C.9:17-60 et al.), incident to which the law confers or imposes rights, privileges, duties, and obligations. It includes the mother and child relationship and the father and child relationship. L.1983, c.17, s.2; amended 2018, c.18, s.10; 2019, c.323, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:17-40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:17-40 - Extent of parent and child relationship

9:17-40. Extent of parent and child relationship  3. The parent and child relationship extends equally to every child and to every parent, regardless of the marital status of the parents. L.1983, c. 17, s. 3.