44:4-97.Ā  Temporary commitment of poor minor by director to institution or home
The director of welfare under the direction of the county welfare board shall, upon application for permanent relief, if granted, commit any minor poorĀ  child, who has gained a legal settlement within the meaning of this chapter toĀ  the welfare-house, or other public institution for the care of dependentĀ  children or to some private institution for the care of children or with someĀ  family approved by the state board of children's guardians for a period not toĀ  exceed thirty days after date of commitment, or until the court havingĀ  jurisdiction has adjudged the child a public charge or made an order committingĀ  the child or its family to the care of the state board of children's guardiansĀ  as herein and otherwise provided by law.
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