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

44:4-97.  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 poor  child, who has gained a legal settlement within the meaning of this chapter to  the welfare-house, or other public institution for the care of dependent  children or to some private institution for the care of children or with some  family approved by the state board of children's guardians for a period not to  exceed thirty days after date of commitment, or until the court having  jurisdiction has adjudged the child a public charge or made an order committing  the child or its family to the care of the state board of children's guardians  as herein and otherwise provided by law.