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NJ A3209

NJ A3209
Requires resource family parent, relative, preadoptive parent, or caretaker to be party to reviews or hearings involving a child under the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families' care.

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends various sections of P.L.1999, c.53 and P.L.1977 c.424 to require that a resource family parent, relative, preadoptive parent, or temporary caregiver, as applicable, providing care to a child under the care or custody of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families, be made party to any review or hearing held in regard to the child. Currently, a resource family parent, relative, preadoptive parent, or temporary caregiver can receive written notice of, and be heard at, any review or hearing in regard to the child but is not allowed to be made a party to the review or hearing.

AI Summary

This bill amends various sections of New Jersey law to require that a resource family parent, relative, preadoptive parent, or temporary caregiver providing care to a child under the custody of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency be made a party to any review or hearing held regarding the child. Currently, these caregivers can receive notice and be heard at such reviews or hearings, but they cannot be made a party to the proceedings. This bill changes that, ensuring these caregivers have a formal role in the legal processes involving the child in their care.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee (on 01/09/2024)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3209
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3500/3209_I1.HTM
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