New Jersey Licensing/Certification/Approval
Licensing
Dual Licensing state:
New Jersey uses the following terms to authorize a resource family for foster care and (or) adoption after completion of education and training in state:
New Jersey requires the following types of placement resources to be licensed/approved/certified:
- Relative
- Foster Care
- Relative-Foster Care
- Adoption
- Foster/Adopt
New Jersey resource training program is as follows:
- PRIDE (Parents Resource Information Development Education)
New Jersey will give full or partial credit for foster care and adoption education and training completed in another state:
- Adoption
Other: Handled on a case by case basis. Full credit given to PRIDE or Traditions of Caring depending on the timeframe when completed. All other must submit curriculum for review.
- Foster Care
Other: Handled on a case by case basis. Full credit given to PRIDE or Traditions of Caring depending on the timeframe when completed. All other must submit curriculum for review.
Requirements (Licensing)
Licensing Requirements:
Chapter 51 Manual of Requirements for Resource Family Parents (N.J.S.A 3A:51-1.1)
Applicant must be at least 18, resident of NJ, agree to home study, inspection of home by the Office of Licensing, interviews with each family member, complete pre-service training as specified in N.J.S.A. 3A;51-1.1, consent for release on information, medical, personaL, employment, school/day day care, references, CARI, Federal and State checks, Resource Family Care Agreement, agreement not to use unacceptable methods of discipline, statement of financila resources, life/safety inspection, check of DCF's recordes and court records of incidenst of abuse, or neglect. Reltive, foster, adoption, placement facilities, and child-caring facilities must be licensed by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families.
Foster Care Placements:
Wait Time - (License/Certification/Approval - Education and Training)
Average Length of time it takes for a home to be licensed/approved/certified:
Length of time a license is valid before renewal required:
New Jersey offers classes (education and training) for placement resources' homes to become licensed/certified/approved:
- Public agency classes are scheduled by county. Typically a minimum of one class per month will be scheduled. Private agencies schedule training as needed.
