N.Y. Executive Law Section 516
Care of infants by division for youth

The division for youth is authorized to provide residential care in division facilities subject to the regulations of the division, for infants born to or being nursed by female residents placed with the division. Residential care for such an infant may be provided for such period of time as is deemed desirable for the welfare of the mother or infant.

Source: Section 516 — Care of infants by division for youth, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/EXC/516 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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