Establishes requirements to develop protocols and training for reunification therapy; makes appropriation.
New Jersey's S 4603 requires the development of standardized training for mental health professionals providing reunification therapy, which rebuilds parent-child relationships after separations caused by events like divorce, incarceration, abuse, or addiction. The Department of Children and Families will select an approved provider (such as a children's hospital, psychiatric facility, or residential care center) to create this training using $3 million in state funds, with up to $2 million more for setup. Only therapists who complete this approved training can offer reunification therapy, and the program must track and publicly report success rates for families using these services. This ensures therapists have specialized skills to safely support children and families during reunification.
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 12, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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Nick Scutari
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