N.J. Admin. Code § 8:17-6.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:17-6.2 - Family-directed assessment

(a) Family assessments shall be: conducted with family consent; family-directed; and designed to determine the resources, priorities, and concerns of the family and the identification of the supports and services necessary to enhance the family's capacity to meet the developmental needs of the child.

(b) Family participation in an assessment is voluntary and a family or individual member's refusal to participate therein shall not affect a child's eligibility for early intervention services.

(c) If a family assessment is conducted, it shall:

1. Be conducted by a qualified practitioner;

2. Be based on information provided by the family through personal interview; and

3. Incorporate the family's description of its resources, priorities, and concerns related to enhancing the child's development.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:17-6.2