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 446 - Designated Emergency Foster Family Boarding Home Care
Section 446.2 - Definition

Designated emergency foster family boarding home care means care provided in a home certified pursuant to Part 443 of this Title and designated by an authorized agency exclusively for emergency use by children determined eligible under section 446.6(d) of this Part. The purpose of such designation is to provide temporary care and services to children who enter foster care in a crisis situation which is expected to be resolved within 60 days so that the children can be reunited with their family. A designated emergency foster family boarding home may also be approved as an approved respite care and services provider as defined in section 435.2(b) of this Title.