Requires Division of Children's System of Care to make changes to certain polices regarding the provision of family support and respite care services for certain eligible individuals.
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This bill requires the Division of Children’s System of Care in New Jersey to update its policies regarding family support and respite care services for individuals under 21 with developmental disabilities. Specifically, it mandates a 12-month authorization period for these services, establishes a ‘bank’ of respite hours for families to use, and requires an annual reevaluation of service needs. The bill also clarifies definitions related to different types of respite care.
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