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 437 - Differential Response for Children Under 12 Years of Age
Section 437.2 - Definitions

(a) Child Welfare Services Plan means the district-wide plan, as required under 409-d of the Social Services Law.

(b) Differential Response Program means a program established under these regulations for eligible children under 12 years of age.

(c) Eligible child means a child under 12 years of age, who does not fall under the definition of juvenile delinquent pursuant to subparagraph (iii) of paragraph (a) of subdivision one of section 301.2 of the Family Court Act and whose behavior, but for their age, would bring them within the jurisdiction of the family court pursuant to Article 3 of the Family Court Act.

(d) Family shall include but not be limited to biological relationships; relationships through marriage, partnership, or adoption; caretakers of the child; siblings; adults with a positive relationship to the child or child's family; caretakers of any siblings; or other persons whom the eligible child or their family may consider to be critical supports.