N.J. Stat. § 44:10-35: Evaluation of caregiver's eligibility for benefits

2. A person , other than a natural or adoptive parent or stepparent, who is a care giver to a dependent child who is that care giver's legal or blood relative shall be evaluated to determine whether that person is eligible for benefits if that person's income is not in excess of 150% of the poverty level.

L.1997,c.13,s.2.