New Jersey Revised Statutes § 9:12a-8 - Transitional Living Program.

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.


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