Social Services Law
Articles
1
Short Title
Sections 1–2
Sections 1–2
2
Department and State Board of Social Welfare
Sections 5–40
Sections 5–40
2‑A
Shelter and Supported Housing Programs
Sections 41–52
Sections 41–52
3
Local Public Welfare Organization
Sections 56–116
Sections 56–116
4
Residence and Removal
Sections 117–122
Sections 117–122
5
Assistance and Care
Sections 131–370-C
Sections 131–370-C
6
Children
Sections 371–458-O
Sections 371–458-O
6‑A
Domestic Violence Prevention Act
Sections 459-A–459-H
Sections 459-A–459-H
7
Residential Care Programs For Adults and Children
Sections 460–463-B
Sections 460–463-B
8
New York State Rural Human Services Networking Program
Sections 464–464-F
Sections 464–464-F
8‑A
Nutrition Outreach and Public Education Program
Sections 465–465-D
Sections 465–465-D
8‑B
Transitional Care
Sections 466-A–466-B
Sections 466-A–466-B
9‑A
Berkshire Industrial Farm Title
Sections 472-E–472-Q
Sections 472-E–472-Q
9‑B
Adult Protective Services
Sections 473–473-E
Sections 473–473-E
10
General Provisions Applicable to Charitable Institutions
Sections 474–480
Sections 474–480
10‑A
William B Hoyt Memorial Children and Family Trust Fund Act
Sections 481-A–481-F
Sections 481-A–481-F
10‑B
Statewide Settlement House Program
Sections 482-A–482-C
Sections 482-A–482-C
10‑C
State Council On Children and Families
Sections 483–483-H
Sections 483–483-H
10‑D
Services For Victims of Human Trafficking
Sections 483-AA–483-FF
Sections 483-AA–483-FF
11
Protection of People With Special Needs
Sections 488–497
Sections 488–497
12
Construction
Sections 550–552
Sections 550–552
Verified:
Jan. 17, 2026
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