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N.J.A.C. 10:90-20.3 This file includes all Regulations adopted and published through the New Jersey Register, Vol. 56 No. 24, December 16, 2024

NJ - New Jersey Administrative Code > TITLE 10. HUMAN SERVICES > CHAPTER 90. WORK FIRST NEW JERSEY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER 20. THE FAMILY VIOLENCE OPTION INITIATIVE

§ 10:90-20.3 Rights of WFNJ applicants/recipients and other program applicants/recipients to speak with CSSA FVO representative or designated MWA worker concerning family violence and to confidentiality

(a) Self-disclosure of past or present family violence concerns or the risk of family violence by WFNJ TANF/GA applicants/recipients, or other program applicants/recipients, shall be handled in a confidential and private manner by all CSSA/MWA staff. Self- disclosure of family violence concerns by individuals is a voluntary admission. The decision to self-disclose is the individual's alone to make. An applicant/recipient may self- disclose and/or, under WFNJ TANF/GA, request a WFNJ FVO Waiver of one or more WFNJ TANF/GA programs requirements at any time, such as, but not limited to, the following situations: 1. At any point of contact with CSSA/MWA staff; 2. At any time during the WFNJ TANF/GA application or redetermination processes for WFNJ TANF/GA program benefits including child support services when the non- custodial or alleged non-custodial parent may place the individual at risk of harm; 3. During the Comprehensive Social Assessment (CSA) process; 4. During discussion with staff of the Substance Abuse Initiative (SAI) or the Mental Health Initiative (MHI); 5. At the time of request for EA benefits, including individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI); 6. At the time of WFNJ TANF/GA program sanctioning, when an individual is questioned as to why he or she failed to comply and what concerns precluded his or her complying with the WFNJ TANF/GA program requirements; or 7. At any time during the program process (including WFNJ TANF/GA, NJ SNAP benefits, child support, EA or Medicaid) throughout the individual's association with the CSSA/MWA for program benefits. (b) A WFNJ applicant, recipient or employee of any program administered by the CSSA/MWA has the right to voluntarily discuss any issues or requests for information about available community resources with a CSSA FVO representative or designated