N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 131-M

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapter 553
Section 131-M - Information on resource referral services
1. Each social services district shall furnish social services information and resource referral services, in accordance with the provisions of this section and the regulations of the department.
2. Such services shall be furnished without charge to any person who is in need of and requests such services, without regard to such person's eligibility for public assistance.
3. Each social services district shall designate staff having administrative responsibility for assuring the furnishing of information and referral regarding the following services and programs and for making appropriate inquiries related to the actual receipt of such services: financial assistance programs, health care and services, social services, employment services and other community services, including legal, education and consumer services.

N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 131-M