N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law § 29.21: Care of children born to patients

§ 29.21 Care of children born to patients.

If a child is born to a patient in a department facility, the director

shall determine, with suitable social service advice, whether the mother

is able to care for the child. If, in his opinion, she is unable to do

so, he shall make provision for such child in accordance with article

three of the family court act. Pending a determination by the family

court, the director may, in his discretion, make a temporary placement

of the child.