Eligibility for protective services, foster care services, and residential services for victims of domestic violence

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New York Code › Act SOS › Article 6 › Title 2 › Section 398-E

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§ 398-e. Eligibility for protective services, foster care services,\nand residential services for victims of domestic violence. A noncitizen,\nincluding a non-qualified alien, as determined by applicable federal\nstatute and regulation, is eligible for protective services for adults\nand children, foster care services, and residential services for victims\nof domestic violence, to the extent such person is otherwise eligible\npursuant to this chapter and the regulations of the office of children\nand family services and the office of temporary and disability\nassistance.\n

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