New Jersey Statutes Title 30. Institutions and Agencies 30 § 4C-74

a. The obligation of the State to preserve the sanctity of the family and prevent the placement of children outside the home should be fulfilled in the context of a clear and consistent policy which emphasizes the strengthening of families through the application of intensive family preservation services;

b. In recent years, several states have found that family preservation services can provide an effective, efficient and humane alternative to out-of-home placement;

c. Family preservation services are based on the following principles:

d. It is the intent of this act that a comprehensive family preservation services program be provided in every county of the State.