A4659

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.

Introduced·3/10/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4659 requires resource family parents, relatives, preadoptive parents, or caretakers to be parties in reviews or hearings involving.

New Jersey A4659 amends existing laws to ensure that resource family parents, relatives, preadoptive parents, or caretakers are made parties to any reviews or hearings concerning children under the Division of Child Protection and Permanency's care. This includes providing these individuals with written notice and the opportunity to be heard. The bill also mandates that designated agencies provide relevant information to the review board regarding the child. The court may request additional information from any person or agency with an interest in the child's welfare.

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Current
Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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History

Mar 10

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee