44:4-97 - Temporary commitment of poor minor by director to institution or home
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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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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