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 3 - Child-care Agencies
Part 441 - General
Section 441.12 - Money and personal property

Universal Citation: 18 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 441.12

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

(a) Each child in care shall receive a regular allowance appropriate to age, which shall not be used to meet basic needs. Any money belonging to a child that is kept in custody by an agency shall be kept separate from agency funds, and account shall be kept of such money. Upon the discharge from care, or transfer of any child to the care of another agency, any money belonging to such child shall be turned over to the person or agency authorized to act as custodian of such money, or to the child, as may be appropriate.

(b) An agency shall permit and encourage children to possess personal belongings, in addition to clothing and toilet articles, as may be appropriate.

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