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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:6-8.113 - Distribution of grants.

9:6-8.113 Distribution of grants.
7. a. The monies deposited in the Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Fund shall be distributed by the Department of Children and Families as grants to child advocacy centers or multidisciplinary teams certified by the board pursuant to subsection c. of section 5 of this act, as applicable to:
(1) establish or construct new centers, or renew, renovate, improve, expand, or reconstruct existing centers;
(2) make technological improvements, including the modernization of software and hardware;
(3) hire personnel, fund new positions, expand the responsibilities of existing positions, pay for additional diagnostic treatment services and other costs, and provide for continuing funding that has been eliminated from a State, federal, or private funding source for diagnostic mental health and medical treatment services, as necessary, to establish new services or improve existing services provided by the centers or teams; and
(4) fund any other purpose that would enhance the effective and efficient operation of the centers or teams.
b. The Department of Children and Families shall accept and approve the applications of child advocacy centers or multidisciplinary teams for grants from the fund, and shall award the grants to new centers or teams that apply and qualify for, and existing centers or teams that meet the requirements of, certification in accordance with subsection b. of section 5 of this act. The Department of Children and Families shall maintain records of all the grants made from the fund pursuant to this section.
L.2017, c.90, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:6-8.114 - Rules, regulations.

9:6-8.114 Rules, regulations.
8. Pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the board and the Department of Children and Families may adopt any rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.2017, c.90, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:6A-5 - Additional moneys.

9:6A-5 Additional moneys.
7. In addition to moneys deposited into the "Children's Trust Fund" pursuant to P.L.1985, c.197 (C.9:6A-1 et al.), the Commissioner of Children and Families may designate moneys to be deposited into the fund which have been appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Children and Families as he deems necessary to effect the establishment of the "Children's Trust Fund."
L.1985, c.197, s.7; amended 2006, c.47, s.67.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:6A-6 - Deduction of costs.

9:6A-6 Deduction of costs.
8. Any costs incurred for collection or administration attributable to this act by the Division of Taxation may be deducted from receipts collected pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1985, c.197 (C.54A:9-25.4), as determined by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting.
L.1985, c.197, s.8; amended 2006, c.47, s.68.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:6A-10 - Definitions

9:6A-10. Definitions
For the purposes of this act:
a. "Child" means a person under 18 years of age.
b. "Child abuse" means abuse, abandonment, cruelty or neglect of a child as defined in R.S. 9:6-1, endangering the welfare of a child as defined in N.J.S. 2C:24-4 or any sexual offense as defined in chapter 14 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes which is committed against a child.
L. 1986, c. 27, s. 1, eff. June 17, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:6A-11 - County commissions encouraged.

9:6A-11 County commissions encouraged.
2. The Department of Children and Families shall establish a program, using county human services advisory councils, to encourage each county in this State to establish a special county commission on child abuse and missing children. The special county commission shall address the problems of child abuse and missing children in the county and its activities may include, but shall not be limited to, arranging for educational programs for parents and children, providing information concerning the available services in the county and in the State for abused children and their parents and the parents of missing children, and coordinating the provision of services and programs concerning child abuse and missing children that are offered in the county and neighboring counties.
L.1986, c.27, s.2; amended 2006, c.47, s.69.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:6A-12 - $2,500 grants

9:6A-12. $2,500 grants
The department shall pay $2,500.00 to any county that establishes or has established a special county commission on child abuse and missing children for the costs of establishing or operating the commission.
L. 1986, c. 27, s. 3, eff. June 17, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:6A-13 - Rules, regulations

9:6A-13. Rules, regulations
In accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), the department shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this act.
L. 1986, c. 27, s. 4, eff. June 17, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:6B-2 - Findings, declarations.

9:6B-2 Findings, declarations.
2. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. A child placed outside his home by the Department of Human Services, the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Health and Senior Services or a board of education, or an agency or organization with which the applicable department contracts to provide services has certain specific rights separate from and independent of the child's parents or legal guardian by virtue of his placement in another residential setting;
b. The State has an affirmative obligation to recognize and protect these rights through its articulation of a clear and specific bill of rights that reflects the best interests of the child whereby the safety of the child is of paramount concern and an affirmation by the State of its commitment to enforce these rights in order to protect and promote the welfare of the child placed outside his home; and
c. The obligation of the State to recognize and protect the rights of the child placed outside his home shall be fulfilled in the context of a clear and consistent policy to promote the child's eventual return to his home or placement in an alternative permanent setting, which this Legislature has expressly declared to be in the public interest in section 2 of the "Child Placement Review Act," P.L.1977, c.424 (C.30:4C-51).
L.1991, c.290, s.2; amended 1999, c.53, s.18; 2006, c.47, s.70.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:6B-2.1 - Short title.

9:6B-2.1 Short title.
1. P.L.2023, c.1 (C.9:6B-2.1 et al.) shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Siblings' Bill of Rights."
L.2023, c.1, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:6B-2.2 - Findings, declarations.

9:6B-2.2 Findings, declarations.
2. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. In January 2020, the Department of Children and Families established a Youth Council comprising 24 young New Jerseyans with lived experience in the child welfare system.
b. In considering ways to improve the child welfare system, members of the youth council emphasized the importance of maintaining sibling relationships by: keeping siblings together in resource family or congregate care settings, when feasible; placing siblings in close proximity with one another when placing siblings together is not an option; and supporting sibling connections while in out-of-home placement.
c. The Youth Council's conclusion that maintaining sibling relationships and placing siblings together whenever possible improves child welfare outcomes and counteracts adverse childhood experiences is supported by research and child welfare organizations.
d. Siblings should be supported by the Department of Children and Families in their efforts to maintain relationships with siblings who are not in resource family care or who have not been adopted.
e. Therefore, it is in the best interests of the State to declare that policies and procedures allowing for all siblings in resource family or congregate care settings to be placed together are generally preferred unless such placements are not in the best interests of one or more of the siblings.
L.2023, c.1, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:6B-3 - Definitions.

9:6B-3 Definitions.
3. As used in this act:
"Child placed outside his home" means a child placed outside his home by the Department of Human Services, the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Health, or a board of education.
"Department" means the Department of Human Services, the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Health, or board of education, as applicable.
L.1991, c.290, s.3; amended 2006, c.47, s.71; 2012, c.17, s.19.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:6B-5 - Public information.

9:6B-5 Public information.
5. The Departments of Human Services, Children and Families, Health, and Education shall each prepare and update at least every six months, and shall make available to the public upon request, aggregate non-identifying data about children under their care, custody, or supervision who are placed in out-of-home settings, by category as appropriate. The data shall include the following:
a. The number of children placed outside their homes during the six-month period and the cumulative number of children residing in out-of-home settings;
b. The age, sex, and race of the children residing in out-of-home settings;
c. The reasons for placement of these children;
d. The types of settings in which these children reside;
e. The length of time that these children have resided in these settings;
f. The number of placements for those children who have been placed in more than one setting;
g. The number of children who have been placed in the same county in which their parents or legal guardians reside and the number who have been placed outside of the State;
h. The number of children who have been permanently placed or returned to their homes during the six-month period, and a projection of the number of children who will be permanently placed or returned to their homes during the following six-month period; and
i. The number of children who have been permanently placed or returned to their homes who are subsequently returned to an out-of-home setting during the six-month period.
L.1991, c.290, s.5; amended 2006, c.47, s.72; 2012, c.17, s.20.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:6B-6 - Rules, regulations.

9:6B-6 Rules, regulations.
6. The Commissioners of Human Services, Children and Families, Health, and Education, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall each adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.1991, c.290, s.6; amended 2006, c.47, s.73; 2012, c.17, s.21.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:7-1 - Consent of Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies

9:7-1. Consent of Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies
A public or private agency of any State accredited in such State for the placement of children, or any person whose home is approved by any such agency for the placement of a child, desiring to bring, send, or receive into this State any dependent child for the purpose of placing such child in any home in this State, may apply for the consent and approval of the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies entitling such agency or person to the privilege of bringing, sending, or receiving into this State such child for placement in conformity with such rules and regulations of the State Board of Control of Institutions and Agencies consistent herewith as it may from time to time adopt.
Each and every application for consent and approval as provided in this section must be submitted on the form approved by the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies for the purpose and must be accompanied by a certificate or other available evidence that the applicant has obtained a license or approval as may be granted or required by the State Department of Welfare or similar body, or officer exercising similar authority, of the State from which the child is to be brought or sent into this State.
No consent and approval shall be given by the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies for the sending, bringing or receiving of any child into this State for placement for purposes of adoption unless such placement has been approved by an agency approved to place children for adoption under the laws of this State.
Amended by L.1949, c. 161, p. 544, s. 1; L.1956, c. 86, p. 176, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:7-2 - Indemnity bond; conditions

9:7-2. Indemnity bond; conditions
Subject to the further provisions of this chapter, any agency or person as described in section 9:7-1, before obtaining the consent and approval of the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies for bringing, sending or receiving any such child into this State, shall be required to furnish an indemnity bond, with corporate surety, in favor of the State of New Jersey in the sum of $1,000.00, to be approved by the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies, conditioned as follows:
That such agency or person will not send or bring, or cause to be brought or sent, or receive into this State any child that is incorrigible, or one that is of unsound mind or body; but nothing herein contained shall be construed to mean that blindness in itself shall act as any barrier to the importation of any such child, subject to all other consistent provisions of this chapter; that if any such child shall, before reaching the age of 18 years, become a public charge such agency or person will, within 30 days after written notice given by the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies, remove such child from this State; and that if any such child shall be adjudged delinquent within 3 years from the time of arrival within this State, such agency or person will remove from this State such child within 30 days thereafter upon written notice as aforesaid; and that if any such child who shall become a public charge as aforesaid, or who shall be adjudged delinquent as aforementioned, shall not be so removed from this State, then such agency or person shall at once and thereby forfeit such sum as this State, or any county or municipality thereof, shall have expended in the care or maintenance of such child; that such agency or person will make to the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies such reports as such commissioner from time to time may require.
Amended by L.1949, c. 161, p. 545, s. 2; L.1956, c. 86, p. 177, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:7-3 - Violation of s.s. 9:7-1 and 9:7-2; responsibility for care and maintenance of child

9:7-3. Violation of s.s. 9:7-1 and 9:7-2; responsibility for care and maintenance of child
Any person, corporation, association or institution, or any officer or agent thereof, who shall bring, or send, or cause to be brought or sent, or receive any dependent child into this State, without having first obtained the consent and approval of the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies and furnished an indemnity bond as herein provided, and any other person who then or later receives such child for placement in his or her home, shall, both individually and collectively, be deemed for all purposes responsible for the care, support and maintenance of such child in the same manner and extent as a parent is responsible for the care, support and maintenance of a child under the laws of this State; provided, however, that the sending, bringing or receiving of any dependent child into this State, with or without the consent and approval of the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies, shall not of itself establish any rights to custody or adoption of such child.
Amended by L.1949, c. 161, p. 546, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:7-4 - Relative may bring child into state; immunity does not pass to others

9:7-4. Relative may bring child into state; immunity does not pass to others
The provisions of sections 9:7-1 to 9:7-3 of this chapter shall not apply to a natural parent, parent by adoption, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, grandparent or stepparent bringing or receiving a child into this State for the purpose of placement in his or her own home, when such relative is a person responsible under the laws of this State for the support and maintenance of such child, or when, prior to the placement of the child in the home of such relative, such placement has been approved by the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies; provided, however, that the immunity granted by this section shall not pass to any other person who may later receive such child for placement in his or her home.
Amended by L.1949, c. 161, p. 547, s. 4; L.1956, c. 86, p. 178, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:7-5 - Recovery of penalty in bond

9:7-5. Recovery of penalty in bond
The penalty provided in the bond referred to in section 9:7-2 of this chapter shall be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction in the name of the State of New Jersey; and such bond shall remain in force, and actions may be brought thereon, during any time within which there may be, within this State, any child under the age of 18 years, whose placement is covered by the provisions of such bond, and who shall have been brought, sent or received into this State by the principal obligor of such bond; provided, however, that upon the adoption of any such child the bond may be canceled forthwith.
Amended by L.1949, c. 161, p. 547, s. 5; L.1956, c. 86, p. 179, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:7-6 - Blanket consents and approvals; agreements; assignment of powers and duties

9:7-6. Blanket consents and approvals; agreements; assignment of powers and duties
In carrying out the powers, duties and responsibilities provided by this chapter, the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies, subject to the approval of the State Board of Control of Institutions and Agencies, may:
(a) grant blanket consents and approvals and approve blanket indemnity bonds with respect to public or private agencies of other States which are accredited in their respective States for the placement of children; and
(b) enter into agreements made or approved by the State Department of Welfare or similar body of any other State, or the authorized representative thereof, with respect to the interstate placement of children; which agreements, in proper case, may be made effective in lieu of consents and approvals, or indemnity bonds, or both, as required by this chapter; and
(c) assign any or all of the powers, duties and responsibilities provided by this chapter for administration by the State Board of Child Welfare.
L.1949, c. 161, p. 547, s. 6. Amended by L.1956, c. 86, p. 179, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:10-1 - Establishment and management

9:10-1. Establishment and management
The board of chosen freeholders of a county having a juvenile and domestic relations court may establish and equip a school of detention for dependent and delinquent children under sixteen years of age whom it may be necessary to detain by order or direction of the County Court and for that purpose may purchase suitable land and buildings or erect buildings on land owned by the county, but the consent of the County Court shall be had before any lands shall be purchased or buildings erected for such purpose.
The school of detention with the land belonging thereto shall constitute a special school district in such county and the county superintendent of schools shall apportion and pay to the county treasurer, who shall be the custodian of the school's moneys, such apportionment of State school moneys and interest and surplus revenues as are paid to other school districts.
The general management of the detention school when completed shall be vested in a board of directors consisting of the judge of the juvenile and domestic relations court, the county superintendent of schools, two members of the board of chosen freeholders selected by the director of such board and such director and the superintendent of schools of the most populous city in the county.
Amended by L.1953, c. 9, p. 77, s. 21.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:10-2 - Incorrigible, insubordinate and disorderly children and habitual truants

9:10-2. Incorrigible, insubordinate and disorderly children and habitual truants
Children under the age of sixteen who shall be habitual truants from school or habitually insubordinate or incorrigible and disorderly during attendance at school and who have been complained against in accordance with subtitle 5 of this title (s. 9:18-1 et seq.) shall be received by the school of detention.
All children under sixteen years of age arrested for any cause, except murder or manslaughter, and school children habitually truant or incorrigible may by order of the juvenile and domestic relations court be held in the detention school until final judgment.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:10-3 - Scope and purpose of school; personnel

9:10-3. Scope and purpose of school; personnel
9:10-3. A county school of detention shall be arranged and conducted so far as practicable for the safe custody of the inmates and so far as duration of commitment permits for their training for good citizenship and self-support. There shall be ample ground for farming or gardening and shops or other means for industrial training and the institution shall be maintained or conducted as a home.
To this end a superintendent and such teachers, matrons, masters, farmers and other employees shall be employed by the board of directors as in their judgment may be necessary for the proper maintenance of the school and grounds and the proper care, instruction and training of the children.
The superintendent shall be a competent person of good moral character and shall reside in the school. The superintendent or principal teacher shall prepare and adopt a course of study and training for the pupils of the school subject to approval of the board of directors and the State Board of Education. The teachers shall have the qualifications and certificates of public school teachers in the public schools of this State. The principal teacher shall be the supervising principal and the school shall be entitled to apportionment of school moneys as a school district under the supervision of a supervising principal. The teachers and principals shall make such reports and keep such records as are required in other school districts in the county.
The superintendent shall employ, subject to the approval of the board of directors, such additional help as may be necessary for the maintenance of buildings and grounds. The compensation and terms of service of superintendent and other employees shall be fixed by the board of directors. Whatever sum in addition to money received from the State is necessary to operate the school shall be appropriated by the governing body of the county. All bills shall be paid by the custodian of the school's moneys on order signed by the president and secretary of the board of directors.
Amended L.1990,c.26,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:10-4 - Superintendents of detention house or school in certain counties

9:10-4. Superintendents of detention house or school in certain counties
The board of chosen freeholders of a county of the second class, the third class or the fifth class, which has a detention school or a detention house may by resolution appoint a superintendent therefor who in addition to his duties as superintendent shall be an assistant county probation officer with all the powers and duties prescribed by law for an assistant probation officer. He shall perform such duties as shall be fixed by the board or by statutes relating to detention houses or schools. He shall hold office during the pleasure of the board and his salary shall be fixed by the board.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:10-5 - Records and reports

9:10-5. Records and reports
The superintendent of a county school of detention shall keep a complete record of children committed thereto, containing the name, address and age of each child, cause of detention, time of detention, offense alleged to have been committed if any, and any other useful data or information the juvenile and domestic relations court may direct to be kept. He shall also keep a record of all expenditures made by the county for the care and maintenance of the school.
He shall make a report to the board of chosen freeholders between the first and thirty-first of December in each year containing an itemized statement of all such expense necessary to maintain the school and the number of inmates during each month.
The juvenile and domestic relations court at any time may require the superintendent to furnish information concerning the conduct, maintenance or inmates of the school.
Amended by L.1953, c. 9, p. 78, s. 22.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:10-6 - Bonds

9:10-6. Bonds
For the purpose of obtaining means for the purchase of lands and buildings or the erection of buildings as authorized by section 9:10-1 of this title a county may issue bonds to an amount not exceeding one-half of one per cent of the ratables of the county for the purpose of establishing a detention school.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:11-1 - Appointment of trustees; number; term; other offices; vacancies

9:11-1. Appointment of trustees; number; term; other offices; vacancies
9:11-1. In counties of the first class, whenever in its judgment it shall be necessary or proper, the governing body of the county shall appoint 8 persons who shall constitute a board to be known as the Board of Trustees of the Youth House of the county of ............... . They shall serve without compensation and shall hold office for a term of 4 years and until their successors are appointed, except that of the 8 members first appointed, 2 shall hold office for 4 years, 2 shall hold office for 3 years, 2 shall hold office for 2 years, and 2 shall hold office for 1 year. The holding of any other public office by any member of said board of trustees shall not be held to be incompatible with the office as member of such board of trustees. A vacancy caused by death, resignation or otherwise shall be filled by the governing body of the county for the unexpired term.
Amended 1950,c.121; 1957,c.46,s.1; 1957,c.144; 1990,c.26,s.7; 1991,c.91,s.208.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:11-2 - Organization and powers of trustees; contracts

9:11-2. Organization and powers of trustees; contracts
The board of trustees organized under section 9:11-1 of this title shall be a body corporate with power to sue and be sued and to use a common seal. It shall annually choose from among its members a president, a vice-president, a secretary and a treasurer.
Such board with the approval of the board of chosen freeholders may take in its own name by purchase, gift or devise title to the lands necessary to carry out the provisions of this article.
Such board of trustees in its own name may enter into and execute all necessary and appropriate contracts for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this article, including the lodging and victualing of its officers, agents and employees, and the care, keep and victualing of persons committed to the youth house, and the purchase of necessary and proper supplies, furniture and equipment for the education and manual training of persons committed to such youth house. Any contract for the doing of work or the furnishing of materials or supplies of any kind exceeding $1,000.00 in amount shall be awarded only after public advertisement as required by law and to the lowest responsible bidder.
Amended by L.1957, c. 46, p. 80, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:11-3 - Acquisition of site; erection of building

9:11-3. Acquisition of site; erection of building
9:11-3. The board of trustees organized under section 9:11-1 of this Title may acquire lands by gift, purchase or condemnation and erect buildings thereon suitable for the detention of persons, male or female, under 18 years of age adjudged delinquent, or convicted of violating a criminal statute, or detained to testify in a pending criminal prosecution or under commitment for appearance in the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part pending final hearing of any cause.
The board of trustees with the approval of the board of chosen freeholders may select for a building site land owned by the county and not already devoted to other purposes inconsistent with the establishment of a youth house thereon. The board of trustees may also appoint such architect or engineers or both as in their judgment may be proper to prepare plans and specifications and supervise the erection of buildings.
The board of trustees of any youth house organized under this chapter and the board of chosen freeholders of the county wherein said youth house is situate may enter into and perform an agreement for the exchange of real estate owned respectively by the said board of trustees and said county.
Amended 1957,c.46,s.3; 1957,c.141; 1958,c.73; 1991,c.91,s.209.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:11-4 - Master, matron, teachers and employees; rules

9:11-4. Master, matron, teachers and employees; rules
Upon the completion of the youth house buildings the board of trustees may appoint 2 suitable persons as master and matron and such other suitable teachers, attendants, officers and employees as in their judgment may be necessary and proper and with the approval of the board of chosen freeholders fix their compensation and the compensation of the secretary. Each appointee shall hold his office or position at the pleasure of the board of trustees. Each person appointed as a teacher shall hold a teacher's certificate equal or superior to a first grade county certificate.
The board of trustees shall make proper and necessary rules for the conduct and management of the youth house and care of the inmates and shall prescribe the duties and powers of the employees.
The purpose of the youth house is to provide for the education and the moral and intellectual improvement of persons committed thereto. The board of trustees may, subject to the approval of the board of chosen freeholders, prescribe a course of education and manual instruction and training for persons committed to the youth house, giving special attention to courses in industrial training and agriculture.
Amended by L.1957, c. 46, p. 82, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts › Section 9:11-5 - Places of detention

9:11-5. Places of detention
A county youth house may be the place of detention for all persons under the age of 16 years who come within the class mentioned in section 9:11-3 of this Title, but nothing in this article shall forbid imprisonment in a county jail or other county or State institution, or detention in the county jail awaiting trial, or commitment to the care of probation officers under authority of law.
Amended by L.1957, c. 46, p. 82, s. 5.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.