3. The Adoption Resource Exchange authorized by P.L.1962, c.206 (C. 30:4C-41 et seq.) shall not itself engage in the placement of children for adoption nor shall it be construed as a substitute for other local community resources, whether public or voluntary. It shall be a facility whereby the Division of Child Protection and Permanency and other approved agencies may mutually share and exchange information concerning children available for adoption and homes available for the placement of adoptive children.

L.1962, c.206, s.3; amended 1964, c.102, s.27; 2012, c.16, s.101.