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 435 - Respite Care and Services for Families and Foster Families
Section 435.5 - Length of service
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) Respite care and services for families may be provided as needed which may include periods of less than 24 hours. Respite care and services for foster families and foster children must be provided for periods of at least 24 hours.
(b) Respite care and services for foster families may be provided for up to a maximum of 30 consecutive days at a time, per child.
(c) Respite care and services for families may be provided for up to a maximum of seven weeks per child, per year, except that where a parent is participating in a substance use disorder treatment program or there are extraordinary circumstances that warrant an additional respite stay as approved by the social services district.
(d) Repealed
(e) Repealed
