New Jersey S3153 prohibits the Department of Children and Families from using federal benefits of children in out-of-home placement to offset state.

New Jersey S3153 prohibits the Department of Children and Families from using federal benefits received by a child in out-of-home placement to reimburse the state for the cost of the child's care, except under specific conditions. The bill mandates that these benefits be preserved for the child's future use or to cover unmet needs exceeding the state's maintenance obligation. The Department of Children and Families must establish an account for these benefits and provide annual accounting to relevant parties.

New Jersey S3153 prohibits the Department of Children and Families from using federal benefits of children in out-of-home placement to offset state.

New Jersey S3153 prohibits the Department of Children and Families from using federal benefits received by a child in out-of-home placement to reimburse the state for the cost of the child's care, except under specific conditions. The bill mandates that these benefits be preserved for the child's future use or to cover unmet needs exceeding the state's maintenance obligation. The Department of Children and Families must establish an account for these benefits and provide annual accounting to relevant parties.