New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter II - Regulations of the Department of Social Services
Subchapter C - Social Services
Article 2 - Family and Children's Services
Part 431 - Care and Protection of Children
Section 431.15 - Information to families

Universal Citation: 18 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 431.15

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

While the assessment is being prepared pursuant to Part 428 of this Title, for those children for whom a uniform case record is required to be maintained pursuant to Part 428, each family of such children shall be provided by the local social services district with:

(a) a full explanation of foster care services and preventive services, including the respective obligations of parents and agencies as well as the rights of parents and children to religious protections as provided in section 373 of the Social Services Law;

(b) information about other child welfare services or assistance which may be alternative to placement;

(c) assistance in applying for services for which they are eligible, and ascertaining whether those services are being provided;

(d) counseling; and

(e) referral for and help in obtaining assistance and services from other agencies and other units within the local district.

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