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New Jersey Statutes, Title: 9, CHILDREN--JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURTS
Chapter 12a: Establishment of children's shelter; management; funds
Section: 9:12a-8: Transitional living program.
7. A transitional living program shall provide residential care and treatment services for up to 18 months to a homeless youth 16 to 21 years of age who demonstrates the maturity to function with minimal adult supervision.
The program shall assist in the maintenance of a homeless youth in a living arrangement that will prepare the youth for independence and self-sufficiency through the direct provision of, or through referrals to, other organizations and agencies for services, as determined by the department's contract, which may include:
(1) Educational assessment and attachment to an educational program;
(2) Career planning, employment and life skills training;
(3) Job placement;
(4) Budgeting and money management;
(5) Assistance in securing housing appropriate to a homeless youth's needs and income; and
(6) Assistance in accessing other social services as may be appropriate.
L.1999,c.224,s.7.
This section added to the Rutgers Database: 2013-06-10 16:36:30.
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