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 4 - Residential Programs for Victimes of Domestic Violence
Part 454 - Standards For Safe Home Networks And Safe Homes
Section 454.3 - General requirements for operation of a safe home network
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) Safe home networks are responsible for approving safe homes Residents may only be placed in those safe homes which have met the requirements for approval as contained in section 454.9 of this Part.
(b) Safe home networks having a maximum length of stay policy of less than 90 days must have an established linkage, to the extent shelters and services are available, with an approved domestic violence shelter or domestic violence program to refer safe home residents who continue to be in need of temporary shelter and emergency services beyond the stay permitted at a safe home.
(c) Safe home networks must develop a recruitment and retention plan to facilitate the availability of safe homes for victims of domestic violence and their children who need temporary shelter and emergency services. Such plan should articulate the strategies the safe home network is using to generate a sufficient number of safe homes as indicated on the safe home network operating certificate.
