N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 18 § 900.2

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 900.2 - Definitions

(a) Family. For purposes of this Part, a family means two or more persons or a pregnant woman who has no other children living with her who:

(1) constitute a household in receipt of the Emergency Assistance to Needy Families with Children, Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, Veteran Assistance, Emergency Assistance to Aged, Blind and Disabled Persons, or Supplemental Security Income programs, and any other persons related to a member of such household who are eligible for Emergency Assistance to Families, Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, Veteran Assistance, Emergency Assistance to Adults, or Supplemental Security Income; or

(2) although not currently in receipt of Emergency Assistance to Needy Families with Children, Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, Veteran Assistance, Emergency Assistance to Aged, Blind and Disabled Persons or Supplemental Security Income benefits, applies for such benefits and are found eligible for participation in such programs.

(b) Pregnant woman. For purposes of this Part, a pregnant woman means a woman 16 years of age or older who:

(1) has been diagnosed by a qualified medical professional as being pregnant;

(2) has no children currently residing with her; and

(3) is a recipient of Emergency Assistance to Needy Families with Children, Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, Veteran Assistance, Emergency Assistance to Aged, Blind and Disabled Persons, or Supplemental Security Income benefits or applies for such benefits and is found eligible for participation in such programs.

(c) Shelter for families. For purposes of this Part, a shelter for families or a family shelter means a congregate shelter for homeless pregnant women, a tier I facility or a tier II facility. These regulations do not require that social services districts place families in facilities regulated by this Part. However, where a district seeks reimbursement for costs attributable to use of such a facility, the facility must comply with the requirements of either a tier I facility, or a tier II facility or a congregate shelter for homeless pregnant women.

(1) Tier I facility. A tier I facility is a facility subject to the provisions of this Part which provides shelter and services to 10 or more homeless families including, at a minimum, a sleeping area, access to three nutritional meals a day, supervision, a preliminary needs determination, and health services in accordance with this Part.

(2) Tier II facility. A tier II facility is a facility subject to the provisions of this Part which provides shelter and services to 10 or more homeless families including, at a minimum, private rooms, access to three nutritional meals a day, supervision, assessment services, permanent housing preparation services, recreational services, information and referral services, health services, and child-care services in accordance with this Part.

(3) Congregate shelter for homeless pregnant women means a facility providing shelter to 10 or more homeless pregnant women including, at a minimum, a sleeping area, three nutritional meals per day, supervision, permanent housing preparation services, health services, prenatal services, and arranging for the provision of postnatal services in accordance with this Part.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 18 § 900.2