N.Y. Social Services Law § 334: Orientation

§ 334. Orientation. 1. In accordance with department regulations, a

social services district shall, at the time of application or

redetermination, in writing and orally inform all public assistance

applicants and recipients of the availability of activities and

supportive services provided under this title for which they are

eligible and of district or participant responsibilities, including:

(a) education, employment and training opportunities available under

the local plan, including educational and training opportunities

available at no cost to the participant as well as the responsibilities

associated with the repayment of student financial aid;

(b) supportive services as prescribed by section three hundred

thirty-two-a of this title; child care pursuant to section four hundred

ten-u of this chapter for persons whose eligibility for assistance has

terminated; and applicable medical assistance;

(c) the obligations of the district regarding the activities and

supportive services to be provided;

(d) the rights, responsibilities and obligations of the participant in

the program including, but not limited to, participation and the

consequences of failure to participate in work activities without good

cause;

(e)(1) the types and settings of child care services which may be

reasonably accessible to participants and how such services shall be

provided and financed;

(2) the assistance available to help participants select appropriate

child care services; and

(3) the assistance available upon request to help participants obtain

child care services.

2. A local social services official shall inform applicants for and

recipients of public assistance of their responsibility to cooperate in

establishing paternity and enforcing child support obligations.

3. Consistent with federal and state law and regulations, a local

social services official shall, within one month of the recipient's

participation in orientation, notify the recipient in writing of the

opportunity to participate in the district's programs established under

this title and provide a clear description of how to enter the programs.