New Jersey A4124 establishes requirements for agencies providing temporary homes for individuals in crisis.
New Jersey A4124 mandates that agencies approved by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) must conduct home studies and background checks for volunteers offering temporary homes to individuals in crisis. These individuals include infants, children, parents under 21 with an infant, or pregnant women under 21. The bill defines "crisis" as situations like homelessness or domestic violence. Volunteers and household members over 18 must submit fingerprints for criminal history checks, with costs borne by the volunteer or household member.
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