N.Y. Social Services Law § 344: Responsibility

§ 344. Responsibility. 1. Each social services district shall be

responsible for providing family assistance, under this title, to

persons eligible therefor who reside in its territory. Temporary

absence, within or without the state, of such persons from such

territory, except as otherwise provided, shall not affect their

eligibility for such aid.

2. Aid shall be construed to include services, particularly those

services which may be necessary for each child in the light of the

particular home conditions and his or her other needs.

3. Each social services district shall administer the aid, care and

services provided under this title, in accordance with state and federal

requirements.