Section 2586 - DefinitionsAs used in this title, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
1. "Eligible institution" means any child or adult day care institution defined in federal law, rule or regulations eligible to receive cash assistance under the federal child care and adult food program. A child day care program shall be licensed by the department of social services or licensed or otherwise approved by a state or local government agency or shall operate under the auspices of a sponsoring organization licensed by the department of social services. An adult day care program shall be licensed and approved by the department or other state agency or shall operate under the auspices of a sponsoring organization licensed or approved by the department or other state agency.2. "Program" means the federal child care and adult food program. (42 USCS § 1766).N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 2586