N.J. Stat. tit. 9, ch. 12

in effect

N.J. Stat. § 9:12-1 Commitment authorized; powers of board

In any county wherein the board of chosen freeholders maintains for children an almshouse, welfare house or home, under the charge of a board of managers thereof appointed and regulated by such board of chosen freeholders, a court authorized to commit a child to the care and custody of a society, association or corporation for the prevention of cruelty to children, may commit such child to the care and custody of such board of managers, in which case such board of managers shall have the same power respecting such child as such society, association or corporation may have in the like case. Amended by L.1953, c. 9, p. 79, s. 24.

N.J. Stat. § 9:12-2 Temporary relief of needy child

When in a county described in section 9:12-1 of this title the parent, guardian or next friend of any child is unable to provide such care and maintenance for the child as its needs require, the board of managers of such home may, upon request of the parent, guardian or next friend, and upon such terms as it deems proper receive such child into the home for such temporary relief as it finds necessary.

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